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Definition of Megalops

1. n. A larva, in a stage following the zoëa, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large. Also used adjectively.

Definition of Megalops

1. Noun. (zoology) A larva, in a stage following the zoea, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large. ¹

2. Noun. A large fish; the tarpum. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Megalops

1. a larval stage of most crabs [n -LOPSES]

Medical Definition of Megalops

1. 1. A larva, in a stage following the zoea, in the development of most crabs. In this stage the legs and abdominal appendages have appeared, the abdomen is relatively long, and the eyes are large. Also used adjectively. 2. A large fish; the tarpum. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Megas, -aloy, large + 'wps eye. (29 Oct 1998)

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