ypsigon

English

Etymology

Blend of ypsilon (“referring to the y-nauplius and y-cyprid larvae”) +‎ kentrogon or vermigon (“similar forms of other crustaceans”).

Noun

ypsigon (plural ypsigons)

  1. The amorphous post-larval stage of the crustacean Hansenocaris, a parasite whose host is unknown.

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