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veliger

/vee-li-jer/US // ˈvi lɪ dʒər //UK // (ˈvɛlɪdʒə) //

伶人,伶俐人,伶俐的人,迅雷

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a larval stage of certain mollusks, intermediate between the trochophore and the adult form.

Examples

  • E, The trochosphere passing to the veliger stage, dorsal view showing the formation of the primitive shell-sac.

  • Except in Oncidium, there is no longer a veliger stage in development.

  • There is a veliger stage in development, but the velum is reduced.

  • It is purely a larval organ, disappearing before the close of the veliger stage.

  • Trochosphere and veliger stages of development are consequently not recognizable.