A zoological term referring to a family or group of crustaceans with specific anatomical characteristics.
From Greek 'deri-' (skin) and 'pion' (small), referring to the body structure of these organisms; used in scientific taxonomy.
Most people have never heard of deripia, but these tiny crustaceans are crucial to ocean ecosystems and food chains that support whales and fish!
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