Pupal: meaning, definitions and examples
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pupal
[ หpjuหpษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น pupa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคกเคฒเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Puppe
๐ฎ๐ฉ pupa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฟะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pupa
๐ฏ๐ต ่น (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท nymphe
๐ช๐ธ pupa
๐น๐ท pupa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ๋ฐ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฐุฑุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ pupa
๐ธ๐ฐ pupa
๐จ๐ณ ่น
๐ธ๐ฎ pupa
๐ฎ๐ธ pupa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะฟะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pupa
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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