Leptocephalous

Translation of "leptocephalous" into Russian

Adjective

/ˌlɛptəˈsɛfələs/

leptocephalous

more leptocephalous Comp.

most leptocephalous Super.

The leptocephalous larvae of eels are transparent and leaf-shaped.

Лептоцефальные личинки угрей прозрачные и листовидные.

Adjective

/ˌlɛptəˈsɛfələs/

Having a slender, elongated head.

The leptocephalous appearance of the eel larvae is quite distinct from other fish species.

Relating to or characteristic of the larval stage of eels known as a leptocephalus.

Marine biologists collected several leptocephalous specimens during the night trawl.