Illustration representing Branchiopoda (Branchiopoda)
Class

Branchiopoda

Branchiopoda

17 species in this taxon

class of crustaceans Branchiopoda (Branchiopoda) is a class of organisms united by key anatomical and physiological traits. It contains 3 orders with 17 known species. This includes the order groups Anostraca, Diplostraca, and Notostraca. Among its members, 5 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Arthropods (Arthropoda).

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