Finesentence logo

Larval: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ›
Add to dictionary

larval

 

[ หˆlษ‘หrvษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological development

Larval refers to the juvenile or developmental stage of certain animals, particularly insects and amphibians, that emerges from the egg. This stage often involves significant morphological changes as the organism prepares for its mature form.

Synonyms

infantile, juvenile, preadult

Examples of usage

  • The larval stage of the butterfly is known as a caterpillar.
  • During the larval phase, tadpoles breathe through gills.
  • Many sea creatures have larval stages that are vastly different from their adult forms.

Translations

Translations of the word "larval" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น larval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฐเฅเคตเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช larval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ larva

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธั‡ะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ larwal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนผ่™ซใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท larva

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ larva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท larva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์ถฉ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ larva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ larva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนผ่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ liฤinka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lirfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะธั‡ะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ larva

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ larva

Etymology

The term 'larval' originates from the Latin word 'larva', meaning 'mask' or 'ghost'. In the context of biology, it refers to the distinct life stage in the development of certain organisms, especially in insects and amphibians. This term first entered scientific literature in the early 19th century, as biologists began to study the complex life cycles of various species. The larval stage is crucial in the life cycle of many organisms as it often serves different ecological roles compared to adult forms. The use of 'larval' helps to emphasize the transformative aspects of growth and development in these species.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,939, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.