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   larva

   /ˈlɑːvə/

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   • 1. the active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, e.g. a caterpillar or grub.
   • ▪ an immature form of other animals that undergo some metamorphosis, e.g. a tadpole.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (denoting a disembodied spirit or ghost): from Latin, literally ‘ghost, mask’.

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   What is a larva in animal development?

   • Larva, stage in the development of many animals, occurring after birth or hatching and before the adult form is reached. These immature, active forms are structurally different from the adults and are adapted to a different environment. In some species the larva is free-living and the adult is an

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   What does larva mean?

   • Larva definition: the immature, wingless, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis.. See examples of LARVA used in a sentence.

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   What is a larval phase?

   • A larva (/ ˈlɑːrvə /; pl.: larvae / ˈlɑːrviː /) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into their next life stage. Animals with indirect development such as insects, some arachnids, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle.

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   • Get a quick, free translation! LARVA definition: 1. a form of an insect or an animal such as a frog that has left its egg but has not yet developed…. Learn more.

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   What are the different types of larvae?

   • Larvae appear in a variety of forms. Many invertebrates (e.g., cnidarians) have a simple ciliated larva called a planula. Flukes have several larval stages, and annelids, mollusks, and crustaceans have various larval forms. The larval forms of the various insects are called caterpillars, grubs, maggots, and nymphs.

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   What is the difference between a larva and an adult?

   • A larva's appearance is generally very different from the adult form (e.g. caterpillars and butterflies) including different unique structures and organs that do not occur in the adult form. Their diet may also be considerably different.

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   Larva is a young insect or animal that has not yet developed wings or adult features. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, collocations and translations of larva from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   A larva is a juvenile form of many animals that undergo metamorphosis into their next life stage. Learn about the different types of larvae, their appearance, diet, environment and evolutionary history, with examples from various groups of organisms.

   Animal	Name Of Larvae
   Porifera (sponges)	coeloblastula (= blastula, ...
   Heterocyemida	Wagener's larva
   Dicyemida	infusoriform larva
   Cnidarians	planula (= stereogastrula), actinula

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Larva is a stage in the development of many animals, occurring after birth or hatching and before the adult form is reached. Learn about the different types of larvae, their adaptations, and their role in metamorphosis.

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   Larva is the immature, wingless, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis. It can also refer to any animal in an analogous immature form or a malignant ghost in Roman Antiquity.

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   Larva is a noun that means a young insect or animal that has not yet developed into a pupa or adult. Learn how to use larva in sentences, compare it with pupa, and see related words and phrases.

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    Larva is the immature, often wormlike form of many insects or animals that undergo metamorphosis. Learn the word history, synonyms, translations and usage of larva from various sources.