pilidia

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A form of pilidium — The free-swimming larva of certain proboscis worms, somewhat resembling a deerstalker hat. It has no resemblance to its parent, and the young worm undergoes development in its interior.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pilidium
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