preleptocephalus

noun

An immature larva of an eel

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Meanings

nounpreleptocephalus (plural preleptocephali)

plural preleptocephali

  1. An immature larva of an eel

Origin

From pre- + leptocephalus.

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APA

preleptocephalus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preleptocephalus

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“preleptocephalus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preleptocephalus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “preleptocephalus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/preleptocephalus.

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