cyphonautes

[sahy-foh-nawts]

cyphonautes Definition

the planktonic larva of certain bryozoans, having a horseshoe-shaped ciliated organ for swimming and feeding.

Using cyphonautes: Examples

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  • Example

    The cyphonautes is an important stage in the life cycle of bryozoans.

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Summary: cyphonautes in Brief

The term 'cyphonautes' [sahy-foh-nawts] refers to the planktonic larva of certain bryozoans. It has a horseshoe-shaped ciliated organ for swimming and feeding.