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Zoea vs Zoeal - What's the difference?

zoea | zoeal |

As a noun zoëa

is a peculiar larval stage of certain decapod crustaceans, especially of crabs and certain Anomura. Also called the copepod stage.

As an adjective zoeal is

of or pertaining to zoeae.

zoea

English

Alternative forms

* * zoea * zoaea

Noun

  • (zoology) A peculiar larval stage of certain decapod crustaceans, especially of crabs and certain Anomura. Also called the copepod stage.

    • Usage notes

    * In this stage the anterior part of the body is relatively large, and usually bears three or four long spines. The years are conspicuous, and the antennæ and jaws are long, fringed organs used in swimming. The thoracic legs are undeveloped or rudimentary, the abdomen long, slender, and often without appendages. The zoëa, after casting its shell, changes to a megalops. This was originally thought to be a distinct genus.

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    zoeal

    English

    Alternative forms

    * zoaeal

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to zoeae.

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