NAUPLIUS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Nauplius.
Nauplius - as a noun
A crustacean larva that has three pairs of locomotive organs (corresponding to antennules, antennae, and mandibles), a median eye, and little or no segmentation of the body.
Example Sentences
"The nauplius is the first larval stage of many crustaceans."
"A nauplius has three pairs of appendages for swimming and feeding."
"The nauplius of barnacles is a small, planktonic creature."
"During the nauplius stage, crustaceans undergo molting."
"The nauplius is equipped with compound eyes to detect light and movement."
Word Game Points
Is NAUPLIUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nauplius is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NAUPLIUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is NAUPLIUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nauplius is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNAUPLIUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is NAUPLIUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nauplius is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNAUPLIUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
