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Meaning of veliger
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veliger (n.)
Any larval gastropod or bivalve mollusk in the state when it is furnished with one or two ciliated membranes for swimming.
veliger Sentence Examples
- The veliger larva of the Pacific oyster is characterized by its shell and ciliated velum.
- The veliger stage is a free-swimming larval phase in the development of many marine invertebrates.
- The veliger larva feeds on plankton using its ciliated velum.
- The veliger stage can last for several weeks or months, depending on the species.
- When the veliger larva is ready to settle, it attaches to a substrate and undergoes metamorphosis.
- The veliger larva's velum is used for both swimming and feeding.
- The veliger larva's digestive system is typically simple and consists of a stomach and intestine.
- The veliger larva's shell provides protection from predators.
- The veliger larva is an important intermediate stage in the life cycle of many marine invertebrates.
- The veliger larva's development is influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and salinity.
FAQs About the word veliger
Any larval gastropod or bivalve mollusk in the state when it is furnished with one or two ciliated membranes for swimming.
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The veliger larva of the Pacific oyster is characterized by its shell and ciliated velum.
The veliger stage is a free-swimming larval phase in the development of many marine invertebrates.
The veliger larva feeds on plankton using its ciliated velum.
The veliger stage can last for several weeks or months, depending on the species.
