Leptocephalic
Translation of "leptocephalic" into Russian
leptocephalic
AdjectiveUK
/ˌlɛptəʊsɪˈfælɪk/
US
/ˌlɛp.təˈsɛf.əl.ɪk/
leptocephalic
more leptocephalic Comp.
most leptocephalic Super.
The scientist studied the leptocephalic features of the eel larvae.
Ученый изучал лептоцефалические особенности личинок угря.
Definitions
leptocephalic
AdjectiveUK
/ˌlɛptəʊsɪˈfælɪk/
US
/ˌlɛp.təˈsɛf.əl.ɪk/
Having or characterized by a long, narrow skull (cephalic index below 75).
Individuals from that ancient population are predominantly leptocephalic, with noticeably elongated skulls.