veliger stage

veliger

The characteristic larval stage of the gastropod, bivalve and scaphopod taxonomic classes. It is produced following either the embryonic or trochophore larval stage of development.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure life cycle stage
Latin Name veliger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the veliger stage?

The characteristic larval stage of the gastropod, bivalve and scaphopod taxonomic classes. It is produced following either the embryonic or trochophore larval stage of development.

What is the Latin name for the veliger stage?

The Latin name for the veliger stage is veliger.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0014863 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.