zoaea

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/zoʊˈi.ə/

A form of zoëa — A larval stage of certain decapod crustaceans, especially of decapods such as crabs and certain Anomura, also called the copepod stage, characterized by spines on the carapace and rudimentary thoracic and abdominal limbs.

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Meanings

nounzoaea (plural zoaeas or zoaeae)

plural zoaeas · plural zoaeae

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of zoëa.
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APA

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MLA

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

Chicago

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

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