MEGALOPS

Noun

megalops (plural megalopses)

(zoology) A larva, in a stage following the zoea, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large.

A large fish; the tarpum.

Source: Wiktionary


Meg"a*lops, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. me`gas, -a`loy, large + 'w`ps eye.] (Zoöl.)

1. A larva, in a stage following the zoëa, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large. Also used adjectively.

2. A large fish; the tarpum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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STRAP

(noun) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position


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