leptocephali

Variant of leptocephalus

leptocephalus definition

lepto·cepha·lus (lep′tō sef′ə ləs)

noun pl. leptocephali -·li′ (-lī′)

the marine, ribbonlike larva of tarpons, bonefishes, and eels

Etymology: ModL: see lepto- & -cephalous

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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