poda

  • 131Branchiopoda — Bran chi*o*poda, n. pl. [Gr. ? gill + poda: cf. F. branchiopode.] (Zo[ o]l.) An order of Entomostraca; so named from the feet of branchiopods having been supposed to perform the function of gills. It includes the fresh water genera {Branchipus},… …

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  • 132Phyllopoda — Branchiopoda Bran chi*o*poda, n. pl. [Gr. ? gill + poda: cf. F. branchiopode.] (Zo[ o]l.) An order of Entomostraca; so named from the feet of branchiopods having been supposed to perform the function of gills. It includes the fresh water genera… …

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