brachiolaria Meaning, Definition & Usage

Brach`i*o*la"ri*a noun plural

Etymology

NL., fr. L. brachiolum (bracch-), dim. of brachium (bracch-) arm.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A peculiar early larval stage of certain starfishes, having a bilateral structure, and swimming by means of bands of vibrating cilia.