bipinnaria

noun

bi·​pin·​nar·​ia

ˌbīpə̇ˈna(a)rēə

plural -s

: a bilaterally symmetrical free-swimming larva of certain starfishes that swims by means of ciliated bands

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from bi- entry 1 + Latin pinna feather + New Latin -aria

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