rhizocephalan
/ˌrʌɪzə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələn/ /ˌrʌɪzə(ʊ)ˈsɛf(ə)lən/ /ˌrʌɪzə(ʊ)ˈkɛfələn/Zoology
noun
A parasitic crustacean of the order Rhizocephala.
adjective
Of or relating to the order Rhizocephala.
Origin
Late 19th century. From Rhizocephala + -an. Compare earlier rhizocephalon. With use as adjective compare earlier rhizocephalous.