Definition of Holometabolism. Meaning of Holometabolism. Synonyms of Holometabolism

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- Holometabolism, also called complete metamorphosis, is a form of insect development which includes four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and imago (or adult)...
- differing considerably in their structure and behaviour. This is called holometabolism, or complete metamorphism. The Holometabola constitute the most diverse...
- wingless insects: the orders Archaeognatha and Zygentoma. Hemimetabolism Holometabolism McGavin, George C. Essential Entomology: An Order-by-Order Introduction...
- along predefined weaknesses where the old exocuticle was thinnest. Holometabolism, or complete metamorphosis, is where the insect changes in four stages...
- previously used nomenclature in terrestrial entomology.[citation needed] Holometabolism Subimago Metamorphosis McGavin, George C. Essential Entomology: An Order-by-Order...
- ovipositor is often modified into a stinger. The young develop through holometabolism (complete metamorphosis) — that is, they have a wormlike larval stage...
- term used mainly in entomology; it refers to a class of variants of holometabolism, that is to say, complete insect metamorphosis. Hypermetamorphosis is...
- Holometabolism (complete metamorphosis) Eggs Larva (3rd instar) Pupa within cocoon Emerging from pupa Imago...
- well-developed wings and feathery antennae. Species of Lepidoptera undergo holometabolism or "complete metamorphosis". Their life cycle normally consists of an...
- called larvae and differ markedly from adults. Insects which undergo holometabolism p**** through a larval stage, then enter an inactive state called pupa...