phyllopod

/ˈfɪləpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of aquatic animal, typically a larva or juvenile, especially one with a flattened body and a series of appendages along the sides.

“The phyllopod larva of the dragonfly is often found in ponds and lakes.”

Synonyms

  • juvenal
  • larva

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature