leptocephali Definition
the flat and transparent larvae of eels and certain other fishes, having a leaflike tail and an elongated, ribbonlike body that lacks the usual segmentation of vertebrates.
Using leptocephali: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leptocephali" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Leptocephali are commonly found in the open ocean.
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The leptocephali of eels are called glass eels.
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The metamorphosis of leptocephali into juvenile eels is still not fully understood.
Summary: leptocephali in Brief
'Leptocephali' [lep-tuh-sef-uh-lahy] are the flat and transparent larvae of eels and certain other fishes. They have a leaflike tail and an elongated, ribbonlike body that lacks the usual segmentation of vertebrates. Leptocephali are commonly found in the open ocean, and their metamorphosis into juvenile eels is still not fully understood.
