Branchipus

/bræŋˈkɪpəs/ noun

A genus of small crustaceans, particularly fairy shrimp, that swim upside-down in temporary pools.

From Greek branchia (gill) + pous (foot), referring to their gill-bearing swimming legs; a scientific genus name.

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