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/
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
The larva sips java by the lava!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'larva,' originally meaning 'ghost' or 'mask.' Ancient Romans noticed that insect larvae looked so dramatically different from their adult forms that they appeared to be ghostly creatures wearing masks that concealed their true nature.
Breakdown
larva: from Latin 'larva' (ghost, mask), referring to the mask-like or ghost-like appearance of insect larvae before metamorphosis into their adult form.
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📝Examples
“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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