larva — The 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

The juvenile form of an insect, amphibian, or other invertebrate that undergoes metamorphosis, differing markedly from the adult form
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The larva sips java by the lava!
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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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“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.”
“Farmers use biological pest control by introducing beneficial insects that prey on harmful larvae.”
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