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Definition of Larva
1. Noun. The immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose.
Specialized synonyms: Ascidian Tadpole, Bladder Worm, Cercaria, Wireworm, Mealworm, Wiggler, Wriggler, Jointworm, Strawworm, Ant Lion, Antlion, Doodlebug, Aphid Lion, Aphis Lion, Dobson, Hellgrammiate, Caseworm, Caterpillar, Nymph, Leptocephalus, Bot, Grub, Polliwog, Pollywog, Tadpole
Derivative terms: Larval, Larval
Definition of Larva
1. n. Any young insect from the time that it hatches from the egg until it becomes a pupa, or chrysalis. During this time it usually molts several times, and may change its form or color each time. The larvæ of many insects are much like the adults in form and habits, but have no trace of wings, the rudimentary wings appearing only in the pupa stage. In other groups of insects the larvæ are totally unlike the parents in structure and habits, and are called caterpillars, grubs, maggots, etc.
Definition of Larva
1. Noun. An early stage of growth for some insects and amphibians, in which after hatching from their egg, insects are wingless and resemble a caterpillar or grub, and amphibians lack limbs and ressemble fish. ¹
2. Noun. An animal in the aforementioned stage. ¹
3. Noun. A form of a recently born or hatched animal that is quite different from its adult stage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Larva
1. the immature form of various insects and animals when newly hatched [n -VAE or -VAS] : LARVAL [adj]
Medical Definition of Larva
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Origin: L. Larva ghost, specter, mask.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Larva
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