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orbicular stage
(English) A larval stage in some Acanthuridae where the body is almost spherical, translucent and covered with vertically elongated ridge-like serrated peduncular scales in distinct vertical rows. The first dorsal spine is the longest and stoutest spine and the rays become progressively shorter behind this.

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