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holometaboly

/ˌhɒl.ə.mɛˈtæb.ə.li/

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noun

/ˌhɒl.ə.mɛˈtæb.ə.li/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее полное превращение у насекомых, характеризующееся различными стадиями жизненного цикла: яйцо, личинка, куколка и взрослая особь.

A noun referring to the complete metamorphosis in insects, characterized by distinct life stages including egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

uncountable

  1. Complete metamorphosis in insectsC2formalscientific

    A type of insect development involving four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, where the larval form is completely different from the adult.

    ruПолное превращение у насекомых

    • Butterflies undergo holometaboly, transforming from a caterpillar into a winged adult.
    • Holometaboly is a key characteristic of beetles, flies, and bees.
    • The pupal stage is a critical part of holometaboly where the insect's body is completely reorganized.

    Synonymsholometabolism

Forms
  • holometabolies plural form
  • holometabolies' possessive plural form
  • holometaboly's possessive singular form