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Planktotrophic Larva: Planktonic-dispersing larva that derives its nourishment by feeding in the plankton

Teleplanic Larva: Larva capable of dispersal over long distances, such as across oceans

Lecithotrophic Larva: A planktonic-dispersing larva that lives off yolk supplied via the egg

Larvacea: A group of planktonic tunicates that secrete a gelatinous house, used to strain unsuitable particles (large particles are rejected). An inner filter apparatus of the house, the so-called foo . . . View Full Definition

Larva: A stage in the development of many insects and other organisms including sea urchins and sponges. In sponges, sexual reproduction results in the production of motile ciliated larvae.