telotroch

/tɛləˈtrɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of larval instar of certain aquatic animals, typically a stage in the life cycle of a rotifer or a crustacean.

“In a study of aquatic life cycles, researchers observed the telotroch stage of a rotifer’s development.”

Synonyms

  • larval instar
  • nauplius