actinulae

/ækˈtɪnjʊli/; also /ækˈtɪnjuːli/

Definitions

1. noun

The larval stage of a hydrorhiza, especially in certain species of bryozoans.

“The actinulae of the bryozoan colony began to develop after a few weeks.”

Synonyms

  • bryozoan larva
  • hydrorhiza larva