Definition

A large fish or a larval stage in the development of crabs, characterized by long abdomen and large eyes.

Example

The megalops stage is crucial for the development of crabs as they transition from the zoea stage.

Conversation

Did you know that crabs go through a stage called megalops?

Really? I had no idea crabs had such interesting development stages.

Yeah, it's when they start to look more like adult crabs with legs and everything.

That's pretty cool! Nature has so many fascinating processes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megalops → It is formed from "mega" (from Greek "megas", meaning large or great) and "ops" (from Greek "opsis", meaning appearance or face). The word "megalops" refers to something that has a large or great appearance, often used in biological contexts to describe certain species with notable features.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning large and 'ops' relating to appearance — this helps you remember that 'megalops' refers to something with a large or impressive appearance.

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