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larvaThe juvenile form of an insect, amphibian, or other invertebrate that undergoes metamorphosis, differing markedly from the adult form

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The juvenile form of an insect, amphibian, or other invertebrate that undergoes metamorphosis, differing markedly from the adult form

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːrvə/

Korean meaning: 변태를 겪는 곤충, 양서류 또는 기타 무척추동물의 유충, 애벌레

Korean pronunciation: **라**바

Example Sentences

  • The scientist discovered that fast food restaurants have stricter hygiene standards than some research labs - no fly larvae allowed in burgers!
  • Marine biologists study how fish larvae navigate ocean currents to find suitable habitats.
  • The pond was teeming with mosquito larvae, making it look like a busy underwater dance party.

larva

NOUN

//ˈlɑːrvə//

The juvenile form of an insect, amphibian, or other invertebrate that undergoes metamorphosis, differing markedly from the adult form

larva concept
💡 Concept

The juvenile form of an insect, amphibian, or other invertebrate that undergoes metamorphosis, differing markedly from the adult form

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larva rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The larva sips java by the lava!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɑːrvə/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɑːvə/

🌳Etymology

Rootlarva

Origin

라틴어 'larva'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '유령, 가면'을 의미했습니다. 고대 로마인들은 유충의 모습이 성충과 너무 달라서 마치 진짜 모습을 숨긴 가면을 쓴 유령 같다고 생각했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

javaguavalava
java
guava
lava

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The scientist discovered that fast food restaurants have stricter hygiene standards than some research labs - no fly larvae allowed in burgers!

Marine biologists study how fish larvae navigate ocean currents to find suitable habitats.

😄 Fun example

The pond was teeming with mosquito larvae, making it look like a busy underwater dance party.

Farmers use biological pest control by introducing beneficial insects that prey on harmful larvae.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

caterpillargrubmaggotnymph

Antonyms

adultimago

Related

metamorphosispupachrysaliscocoonjuvenilemolt