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Hemimetaboly

Definition:

Hemimetaboly refers to a type of incomplete metamorphosis occurring in certain insects, where they undergo gradual and partial change in form throughout their life cycle.

Sample Sentences:

• The hemimetaboly observed in grasshoppers involves three distinct stages: egg, nymph, and adult.
• Insects that exhibit hemimetaboly, such as dragonflies, undergo gradual changes called nymphal instars before reaching the adult stage.

Usage:

Hemimetaboly is commonly studied in entomology and is an important concept for understanding insect development and life cycles. It is often contrasted with holometaboly, which is complete metamorphosis.

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