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larval

/ˈlɑːr.vəl/

Übersetzung: Die unreife, freilebende Entwicklungsform eines Tieres betreffend, das eine Metamorphose durchläuft, z. B. eines Insekts oder Amphibs; auch im übertragenen Sinne für unentwickelt oder keimhaft.

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adjective

/ˈlɑːr.vəl/C1formalscientific
  • deDie unreife, freilebende Entwicklungsform eines Tieres betreffend, das eine Metamorphose durchläuft, z. B. eines Insekts oder Amphibs; auch im übertragenen Sinne für unentwickelt oder keimhaft.

Relating to the immature, free-living form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis, such as an insect or amphibian.

  1. Relating to the immature stageB2formalscientific

    Describing the early, immature form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis, especially an insect.

    deLarval

    • The larval stage of the butterfly is called a caterpillar.
    • Scientists studied the larval development of the beetle.
    • Larval fish are often very different in appearance from adults.

    Synonymeembryonicimmaturejuvenileundeveloped

    Antonymeadultimagomature

  2. Characteristic of a larvaB2formalscientific

    Typical of or resembling a larva in form or behavior.

    delarval

    • The creature had a larval appearance, with a soft body and no wings.
    • Larval behavior includes feeding and growing rapidly.
    • The larval form of the frog is the tadpole.

    Antonymeadultdevelopedfinalmature

Formen
  • more larval comparative form
  • most larval superlative form