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brachiolaria
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brachiolaria, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. brachiolum (bracch-), dim. of brachium (bracch-) arm.].
A peculiar early larval stage of certain starfishes, having a bilateral structure, and swimming by means of bands of vibrating cilia. [1913 Webster]
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