Dipleurule

/dɪˈplʊəruːl/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant term for dipleurula; a bilateral larval form in marine organism development.

Etymology

Variant form of dipleurula, possibly from a different linguistic tradition or scientific nomenclature system, maintaining the same meaning.

Kelly Says

This variant term shows how scientific naming can vary between different scientific traditions—dipleurule and dipleurula mean the same thing but might come from different research communities.

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