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Megalops

Meg′a-lops

(mĕg′ȧ-lŏps)
,
Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
μέγας
,
-άλου
, large +
ὤψ
eye.]
(Zool.)
1.
A larva, in a stage following the zoea, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large. Also used adjectively.
2.
A large fish; the tarpum.

Definition 2024

megalops

megalops

See also: Megalops

English

Noun

megalops ‎(plural megalopses)

  1. (zoology) A larva, in a stage following the zoea, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large.
  2. A large fish; the tarpum.

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from Ancient Greek.

Adjective

megalops

  1. having large eyes

Usage notes

  • Used as a taxonomic epithet, and not inflected.

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