HETEROMETABOLISM
(noun)Definitions
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Heterometabolism.
Heterometabolism - as a noun
Development of insects with incomplete metamorphosis in which no pupal stage precedes maturity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heterometabolyExample Sentences
"The heterometabolism of butterflies involves a caterpillar stage followed by a pupal stage and finally an adult butterfly stage."
"Dragonflies display heterometabolism, going through three distinct stages of development: egg, nymph, and adult."
"Mosquitoes undergo heterometabolism, progressing from larvae to pupae and then to adult mosquitoes."
"Flies exhibit heterometabolism as they undergo a complete metamorphosis with larval, pupal, and adult stages."
"The heterometabolism of beetles includes a larval phase called a grub or a maggot, followed by a pupal stage and then an adult beetle stage."
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