Pupal: meaning, definitions and examples

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pupal

 

[ หˆpjuหpษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

insect development

Pupal refers to the stage in an insect's life cycle between larva and adult. During this period, the insect undergoes significant transformation while encased in a protective case, known as a pupa. This stage is crucial for the development of mature physical characteristics.

Synonyms

larval, metamorphic, transformative

Examples of usage

  • The caterpillar entered the pupal stage to become a butterfly.
  • During the pupal phase, the metamorphosis from larva to adult occurs.
  • Pupal development can vary greatly among different insect species.

Translations

Translations of the word "pupal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค‚เคกเคฒเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puppe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pupa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่›น (ใ‚ˆใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nymphe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pupa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pupa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒˆ๋ฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฐุฑุงุก

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 'pupal' originates from the Latin word 'pupa', which means 'doll' or 'puppet'. This etymology reflects the form and appearance of the pupa, which resembles a doll-like or inactive state during the metamorphosis of insects. The use of the word in English dates back to around the 18th century when entomologists began to study the life cycles of insects in greater detail. As the field of entomology developed, terms such as 'larva', 'pupa', and 'adult' became standardized to describe the different stages of insect development. Understanding the pupal stage is essential for grasping the complete metamorphosis cycle, a phenomenon seen in many insects, including butterflies, beetles, and flies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,665, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.