Glochidium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glochidium is a noun meaning (zoology) The larva or young of the mussel.
Meaning
(zoology) The larva or young of the mussel.
More Meanings
- (botany) A glochid, or cactus spine.
Example Sentences
Glochidia were once believed to be parasites on the gills of the parents.
Word Forms
- glochidia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cingulum, lithocyst, glomalean, glome, clitellum, miracidium.
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