zoea
zo·ea
noun \zō-ˈē-ə\ plural zo·eae\-ˈē-ˌē\ or zo·eas\-ˈē-əz\
Definition of ZOEA
: a free-swimming planktonic larval form of many decapod crustaceans and especially crabs that has a relatively large cephalothorax, conspicuous eyes, and fringed antennae and mouthparts
Illustration of ZOEA
Origin of ZOEA
New Latin, from Greek zōē life
First Known Use: 1877
Learn More About ZOEA
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: zoeaform
Previous Word in the Dictionary: zodiophilous
All Words Near: zoea
Previous Word in the Dictionary: zodiophilous
All Words Near: zoea
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up zoea? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
