glochidium

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλωχίς (glōkhís, “barb of an arrow”) + -idium.

Noun

glochidium (plural glochidia)

  1. (zoology) The larva or young of the mussel.
    Glochidia were once believed to be parasites on the gills of the parents.
  2. (botany) A glochid, or cactus spine.

Derived terms

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