larva
UK/'lɑ:vә/US
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Definitions
n.
The immature, wingless, and often worm-like form of an insect or amphibian before it undergoes metamorphosis.
幼虫，幼体
Root Breakdown
Loanwordlarvaother
=larva
Example Sentences
- 1.
The caterpillar larva will undergo metamorphosis and eventually become a butterfly.
- 2.
Scientists studied the larva stages of the mosquito to develop better pest control methods.
- 3.
Each larva requires specific conditions of temperature and moisture to survive properly.