entoolitic
/ˌɛntoʊˈɪtɪk/; en-tō-ĭ-tik/Definitions
1. adjective
Relating to or characteristic of entolitics, or organisms that have an external shell, typically a larval stage.
“The entoolitic structure of the fossils revealed their evolution from marine to terrestrial environments.”
2. noun
An organism that has an external shell, typically a larval stage.
“The entoolitic specimens were studied to understand their developmental processes.”