leptocephalus

Noun

Meaning

slender transparent larva of eels and certain fishes

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

glass eel

Hypernyms

larva

Related terms

leptocephalic leptocephalous

Examples

Partially based on the Leptocephalus giganteus larvae, later shown to be normal sized. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

leptocephali leptocephalic leptocephalous leptocephaly leptoceratopsid leptocerid