Larval
Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːrvəl/
Larval (adjective)
- related to the early stage of an insect's life before it becomes an adult.
- describing something in its initial or undeveloped stage.
Examples
- The larval stage of a butterfly is called a caterpillar.
- During the larval stage, insects undergo significant growth.
Common collocations: larval stage, larval form, larval phase, larval stage