zoea stage (zoeastaj)

That early stage The zoëa or zoëa of certain crustaceans which is a zoëa. In this stage of development the cephalothorax is relatively Zoëa-stage of Shore-crab ( Carci stout and usually spined, with conspicuous eyes, and nas manas). long fringed antennæ and mouth-parts serving as swimming-organs; the thoracic legs are undeveloped; and the abdomen is long and slender and with or without appendages. This stage usually pa es into that of the megalopa.