Definitions

1. noun

The larval stage of certain marine invertebrates, particularly sea urchins, that undergo a unique form of development.

“During the larval stage, a sea urchin undergoes the kentrogon stage, before settling and developing further.”

2. noun

A type of larva, often used in scientific contexts to describe the kentrogon larva of certain marine animals.

“In this study, the researcher focused on the kentrogon larva of several species of sea urchins.”