ostracod

[US]/ˈɒstrəkɒd/
[UK]/ˈɑstrəˌkɑd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a class of small crustaceans with a bivalve shell
Word Forms
Pluralostracods

Phrases & Collocations

ostracod fossils

ostracod species

ostracod diversity

ostracod morphology

ostracod habitat

ostracod ecology

ostracod research

ostracod distribution

ostracod community

ostracod analysis

Example Sentences

ostracods are small crustaceans found in various aquatic environments.

scientists study ostracods to understand ancient ecosystems.

ostracods can be used as bioindicators of environmental change.

the fossil record of ostracods is important for paleontology.

many species of ostracods exhibit unique mating behaviors.

ostracods have a distinctive bivalve shell structure.

some ostracods can survive extreme environmental conditions.

researchers discovered new species of ostracods in the deep sea.

the study of ostracods helps in understanding climate change effects.

ostracods play a significant role in aquatic food webs.

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