Any of very many small crustaceans of the subclass Copepoda, that are widely distributed and ecologically important.

plural of copepod

plural of copepodite

The larval stage of a copepod

Any of the five stages (of twelve total) in the life-cycle of a copepod prior to the sexually mature adult

plural of copepodid

Of or relating to copepodology.

A zoologist who studies copepods.

The scientific study of copepods.

plural of copepodologist