Relating to or possessing ephippia, the saddle-shaped protective structures in some organisms.
From ephippium with the suffix -al, indicating relation to or characteristic of the saddle-shaped structures.
The ephippial stage in water fleas is a master class in survival engineering—these capsules have layers that protect against predators, UV light, and extreme temperatures.
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