cyphonautes

noun

cy·​pho·​nau·​tes

-ˈnȯt(ˌ)ēz

plural cyphonautae

-(ˌ)ā

: the free-swimming bivalve larva of certain bryozoans

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek kyphos crooked, bent + nautēs sailor, from naus ship

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