sea sapphires

A form of sea sapphire — Any parasitic copepod in the genus Sapphirina; they are usually translucent, but the males of several species have the ability to shine in different hues, from bright gold to deep blue.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of sea sapphire
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