opossum shrimp en · NOUN
Etymology
So called due to members of this order having a marsupium or 'brood pouch,' similar to an opossum, which is a marsupial.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any shrimp of the order Mysida, known for having pouches for protecting their young.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| opossum shrimps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
nl aasgarnaal (shrimp of the order Mysida) · de Schwebgarnele (shrimp of the order Mysida) · de Schwebegarnele (shrimp of the order Mysida) · de Glaskrebs (shrimp of the order Mysida)