megalopses

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A form of megalops — A larva, in a stage following the zoea, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of megalops
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“megalopses.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/megalopses. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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