instar

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Noun instar has 1 sense

instar - an insect or other arthropod between molts
--₁ is a kind of arthropod

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Instar

Noun:

(Biology) An individual form or stage in the development of an insect, showing distinct similarities to an adult.
(Zoology) One of the successive stages between molts in the development of arthropods, such as insects.

Sample Sentences:

The caterpillar went through several instars before transforming into a butterfly.
During each instar, the larva grows larger and molts its old exoskeleton.

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