"leptocephalus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: leptocephali [plural]
Etymology: From (obsolete) genus name Leptocephalus, equivalent to Ancient Greek λεπτός (leptós, “thin, slim”) + κεφαλή (kephalḗ, “head”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|λεπτός|t=thin, slim}} Ancient Greek λεπτός (leptós, “thin, slim”) Head templates: {{en-noun|leptocephali}} leptocephalus (plural leptocephali)
  1. The flat, transparent larva of an eel, originally thought to be a distinct species. Wikipedia link: leptocephalus Categories (lifeform): Baby animals, Eels Synonyms: glass eel Related terms: leptocephalic, leptocephalous

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