pilidium

noun

pi·​lid·​i·​um

pīˈlidēəm

plural pilidia

-ēə

: the free-swimming hat-shaped larva of various nemertean worms in whose interior the young worm develops

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek pilidion, diminutive of pilos felt cap (hair)

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