sea sapphire
sea sapphire · sea sapphires
Any parasitic copepod in the genus SapphirinaAny parasitic copepod in the genus Sapphirina; they are usually translucent, but the males of several species have the ability to shine in different hues, from bright gold to deep blue.
Meaning
1 sensesAny parasitic copepod in the genus Sapphirina; they are usually translucent, but the males of several species have the ability to shine in different hues, from bright gold to deep blue.
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