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nauplius Definition

nau·plius (nô′plē əs)

noun pl. -·plii′-ī′

the first larval stage in the development of certain crustaceans, typically unsegmented with only three pairs of appendages, all on the head, and an unpaired median eye

Etymology: L, kind of shellfish < Gr nauplios, kind of shellfish said to sail in its shell as in a ship < naus, ship (see navy) + pleiein, to sail

nauplius Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • larva: Some of the author's first attempts to keep a photographic record of live nauplius larvae development are shown below.

Noun used with modifier

  • brine: After you've fed some brine shrimp nauplii take a look at your fry.
  • shrimp: After you've fed some brine shrimp nauplii take a look at your fry.

Browse dictionary entries near nauplius

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