protozoea

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noun

A group of larval stages in the growth of decapods in which the antennae are used for movement, and mandibles for chewing.

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Meanings

nounprotozoea (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyA group of larval stages in the growth of decapods in which the antennae are used for movement, and mandibles for chewing.
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