heterometabolous

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective heterometabolous has 1 sense

heterometabolous, heterometabolic - (of an insect) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the nymph is essentially like the adult and there is no pupal stage
Antonym: nonmetamorphic (indirect, via metamorphic)

Definitions from the Web

Term: heterometabolous

Description

Heterometabolous refers to a type of metamorphosis in insects where the individual goes through distinct stages of development, such as egg, nymph, and adult, with obvious differences in form and habits between each stage.

Sample sentences

The heterometabolous life cycle of a butterfly involves a complete transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult butterfly.
Insects exhibiting heterometabolous development, like dragonflies, undergo drastic physical changes during their metamorphosis.
One characteristic of heterometabolous insects is the gradual transformation from an immature form to an adult form over a series of molts.

Related products

Explore related products on Amazon:

heterokontophyta heterologic heterological heterologous heterology heteromeles heteromeles arbutifolia heterometabolic heterometabolous heteromyidae heteronomy heteronym heterophil antibody heterophil test heterophile antibody heteroploid heteroploidy

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics