HEMIMETABOLOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult

Synonyms:

hemimetabolic; hemimetabolous; hemimetamorphic; hemimetamorphous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

metamorphic (characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance)

Derivation:

hemimetabolism (incomplete or partial metamorphosis in insects)

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