Eubranchipus

/ˌjuːˈbræŋkɪpəs/ noun

Definition

A genus of brine shrimp found in salt lakes and salt ponds that can survive extreme conditions.

Etymology

From Greek 'eu-' (true) + 'brankhia' (gills) + 'pous' (foot); named for their gill-bearing feet.

Kelly Says

Eubranchipus shrimp can survive being frozen solid, dried out completely, or exposed to radiation levels that would kill most animals—they're nature's ultimate survivors!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.