Phyllosoma \Phyl`lo*so"ma\ (f[i^]l`l[-o]*s[=o]"m[.a]), n. [NL.
See {Phyllo-}, and {-some} body.] (Zool.)
The larva of the spiny lobsters ({Palinurus} and allied
genera). Its body is remarkably thin, flat, and transparent;
the legs are very long. Called also {glass-crab}, and
{glass-shrimp}.
[1913 Webster]