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Definition of cladoceran

cladoceran

/kləˈdɑːsərən/
cla · doc · er · an
Plural:cladocerans
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Adjective:cladoceran
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cladoceran Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small aquatic crustacean of the order Cladocera, commonly known as a water flea, characterized by a distinct bivalve carapace and large, branched antennae used for swimming.

Example

"The ecologist collected water samples from the freshwater lake to analyze the population density of Daphnia and other cladocerans."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin 'Cladocera', derived from Greek 'klados' (branch) and 'keras' (horn), referencing the organism's large branched antennae, combined with the English suffix '-an'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cladoceran. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cladoceran
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