hemimetabolism

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Definition

Noun: - Incomplete or partial metamorphosis in insects: A type of insect development where the young (nymphs) resemble the adult form but are smaller and lack fully developed wings and reproductive organs. The nymph undergoes a series of molts, gradually growing and developing adult features without a pupal stage.

Usage
  • This term is used specifically in entomology (the study of insects) to describe a particular life cycle.
  • It is a technical, scientific term.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The adjective form is hemimetabolous.
    • Dragonflies are hemimetabolous insects.
  • The process is also called hemimetaboly or simple metamorphosis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hemimetabolous (adj): Describing an insect that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis.
  • Hemimetaboly (n): Another term for hemimetabolism.
  • Holometabolism (n): The contrasting term for complete metamorphosis (e.g., butterfly: egg, larva, pupa, adult).
  • Ametabolism (n): Little or no metamorphosis (e.g., silverfish).
Synonyms
  • Incomplete metamorphosis
  • Simple metamorphosis
  • Hemimetaboly
Antonyms
  • Holometabolism (complete metamorphosis)
Noun
  1. incomplete or partial metamorphosis in insects

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