Definition
copremias
noun
- A genus of freshwater copepods (small crustaceans) commonly found in lakes and streams.
Usage: zoology; plural form; singular is 'copremia'
Examples
- The researcher identified several species of copremias in the lake water samples.
- Copremias are important members of the zooplankton community in freshwater ecosystems.
- Students observed copremias under the microscope during the biology lab.
- The abundance of copremias can indicate water quality conditions in the pond.