larva in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Larva: a juvenile form of an insect or other animal that undergoes metamorphosis, typically characterized by a distinct, elongated body and a different morphology from the adult stage.
Crossword clues for larva
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "larva".
- Young stage of an insect before it becomes an adult.
- Immature form of a creature, often squirmy and soft.
- Stage in life cycle before transformation into a mature form.
- Wriggling form that develops into a fully grown insect.
- Juvenile insect undergoing change before reaching adulthood.
Larva sentence examples
- The larva emerged from the egg, wriggling eagerly in search of food.
- Scientists studied the larva's development to understand the metamorphosis process better.
- In some species, the larva can grow rapidly, transforming its size within just a few days.
- The bright coloration of the larva serves as a warning to predators about its toxicity.
- After a few weeks, the larva found a safe place to pupate and begin its transformation into an adult.