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subclass exopterygota

 

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Noun subclass exopterygota has 1 sense
  1. Exopterygota, subclass Exopterygota, Hemimetabola - subclass of insects characterized by gradual and usually incomplete metamorphosis
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of Insecta, class Insecta, Hexapoda, class Hexapoda

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Subclass Exopterygota

Description:

The term "subclass Exopterygota" refers to a classification within the insect's taxonomy. Exopterygota is a subclass of insects that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis, where the juvenile forms (nymphs) resemble miniature versions of the adults. These insects do not possess wings during their immature stages, but gradually develop them externally as they molt through several instars.

Sample Sentences:

  • The subclass Exopterygota encompasses various insect orders, such as cockroaches, grasshoppers, and dragonflies.
  • Nymphs of exopterygote insects experience gradual metamorphosis, unlike the complete transformation seen in the subclass Endopterygota.
  • Exopterygotes undergo multiple molts before reaching their adult stage and fully developing functional wings.
  • Fly fishing enthusiasts often study the lifecycle of exopterygote insects to better understand their emergence patterns and choose the appropriate fly patterns.

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