ento'mostracous
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entomostracan (ˌɛntəˈmɒstrəkən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any small crustacean of the group (formerly subclass) Entomostraca, including the branchiopods, ostracods, and copepods |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of, relating to, or belonging to the Entomostraca |
| [C19: from New Latin | |
| ento'mostracous | |
| —adj | |
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