Pilidium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pilidium is a noun meaning (zoology) The free-swimming larva of certain proboscis worms, somewhat resembling a deerstalker hat. It has no resemblance to its parent, and the young worm undergoes development in its interior.
Meaning
(zoology) The free-swimming larva of certain proboscis worms, somewhat resembling a deerstalker hat. It has no resemblance to its parent, and the young worm undergoes development in its interior.
Word Forms
- pilidia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include larva, planula, pluteus, planidium, phyllidium, pseudopod.
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