Zoaea

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈzoÊŠiÉ™/
• enPR: zō'Ä“É™

Alternative forms

• zoea

Origin

New Latin zoea, from Ancient Greek ζωή (zōē, "life").

Full definition of zoaea

Noun

1. (zoology) A larval stage of development in crustaceans, especially decapods such as crabs, characterized by spines on the carapace and rudimentary thoracic and abdominal limbs.