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instar

/ˈɪn.stɑːr/

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noun

/ˈɪn.stɑːr/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее стадию в жизненном цикле насекомого или другого членистоногого между последовательными линьками.

A noun referring to a stage in the life cycle of an insect or other arthropod between successive molts.

  1. Arthropod developmental stageC2formalscientific

    A stage in the life cycle of an insect or other arthropod between successive molts.

    ruСтадия развития членистоногих

    • The caterpillar is in its third instar before pupating.
    • Each instar is characterized by specific morphological changes.
    • Scientists study the duration of each instar to understand growth patterns.

    Synonymsstadium

Forms
  • instars plural form
  • instars' possessive plural form
  • instar's possessive singular form