English Explanatory Dictionary

bipinnaria

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The larva of certain starfishes as developed in the free-swimming stage.

Pronunciation

/ˌbaɪ.pɪˈnɛəɹi.ə/ /ˌbaɪ.pɪˈnɛɹi.ə/

Word forms

bipinnaria bipinnarias

Etymology

From Latin bis (“twice”) + pinna (“feather”).

Derived words

bipinnarial
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