veliger

[ vee-li-jer ]

noun

a larval stage of certain mollusks, intermediate between the trochophore and the adult form.

Origin of veliger

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at velum, -i-, -gerous

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How to use veliger in a sentence

E, The trochosphere passing to the veliger stage, dorsal view showing the formation of the primitive shell-sac.
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Except in Oncidium, there is no longer a veliger stage in development.
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There is a veliger stage in development, but the velum is reduced.
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It is purely a larval organ, disappearing before the close of the veliger stage.
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Trochosphere and veliger stages of development are consequently not recognizable.
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British Dictionary definitions for veliger

veliger

/ (ˈvɛlɪdʒə) /

noun

the free-swimming larva of many molluscs, having a rudimentary shell and a ciliated velum used for feeding and locomotion

Origin of veliger

C19: from New Latin, from velum + -ger (ous)

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