Larval: meaning, definitions and examples
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larval
[ หlษหrvษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น larval
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคพเคฐเฅเคตเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช larval
๐ฎ๐ฉ larva
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะธัะธะฝะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ larwal
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนผ่ซใฎ
๐ซ๐ท larva
๐ช๐ธ larva
๐น๐ท larva
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ถฉ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ larva
๐ธ๐ฐ larva
๐จ๐ณ ๅนผ่ซ
๐ธ๐ฎ liฤinka
๐ฎ๐ธ lirfa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะธัะธะฝะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ larva
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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