Pupae: meaning, definitions and examples

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pupae

 

[ หˆpjuหpeษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological stage

Pupae are the life stage of some insects that occurs between the larva and the adult. During this stage, the insect undergoes transformation, often within a protective casing, and undergoes significant changes in morphology and physiology. This stage is critical for the development of mature, reproductive adults.

Synonyms

chrysalis, larva, nymph

Examples of usage

  • The caterpillar formed a pupa before becoming a butterfly.
  • In nature, pupae can be found in various environments.
  • The duration of the pupae stage can vary greatly among species.
  • Entomologists study pupae to understand insect development.

Translations

Translations of the word "pupae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pupas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เค•เฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puppen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pupa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัะปะตั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่›น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pupa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pupa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒˆ๋ฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑู†ู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pupa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pupa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒžแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pupa

Etymology

The term 'pupa' comes from the Latin word 'pupa', meaning 'doll' or 'girl', which reflects the original analogy made by early biologists who likened the dormant state of the insect to a sleeping figure. The usage of the word in entomology dates back to the 17th century when scientists began classifying insect life cycles more systematically. Insects undergo dramatic morphological changes during the pupal stage, which is part of their complete metamorphosis cycle, a process first described scientifically in detail in the 19th century as knowledge of insects advanced. The study of pupae has informed not only entomology but also broader biological principles like metamorphosis and development.

Word Frequency Rank

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