Copelata

Co·​pe·​la·​ta

ˌkōpəˈlātə

variants or Copelatae

-t(ˌ)ē

taxonomic synonym of larvacea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek kōpēlatēs rower, from kōpē oar + -latēs (from elaunein to drive)

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