larval stage

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

describes the immature, wingless, and often worm-like form of many insects

larvalADJECTIVE + NOUN

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stage

Examples (10)

  • The insect undergoes a metamorphosis during its larval stage.
  • Many species are vulnerable during their larval stage.
  • Scientists study the larval stage of butterflies closely.
  • The caterpillar is the larval stage of a moth.
  • Aquatic insects spend their larval stage in water.
  • Pesticides can be highly effective if applied during the larval stage.
  • During its larval stage, the beetle feeds voraciously.
  • Understanding the larval stage is crucial for pest control.
  • The organism's larval stage often differs greatly from its adult form.
  • Some fish species have a distinct larval stage before developing into juveniles.