An individual member of the Entomostraca group of small crustaceans.
From Entomostraca plus '-an' forming a noun for individual members. Used in zoology since the 19th century.
An individual entomostracan is so tiny you need a microscope to see it clearly, yet these creatures support entire ecosystems and feed fish, whales, and countless other animals.
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