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Definition of Nauplius

1. n. A crustacean larva having three pairs of locomotive organs (corresponding to the antennules, antennæ, and mandibles), a median eye, and little or no segmentation of the body.

Definition of Nauplius

1. a form of certain crustaceans [n -PLII] : NAUPLIAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Nauplius

1. Origin: L, a kind of shellfish, fr. Gr. Ship + to sail. A crustacean larva having three pairs of locomotive organs (corresponding to the antennules, antennae, and mandibles), a median eye, and little or no segmentation of the body. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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