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larval

/ˈlɑːr.vəl/

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adjective

/ˈlɑːr.vəl/C1formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к незрелой, свободноживущей форме животного, проходящего метаморфоз, например насекомого или земноводного.

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.

    ruЛичиночный

    • 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.

    Synonymsembryonicimmaturejuvenileundeveloped

    Antonymsadultimagomature

  2. Characteristic of a larvaB2formalscientific

    Typical of or resembling a larva in form or behavior.

    ruЛичиночный

    • 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.

    Antonymsadultdevelopedfinalmature

Forms
  • more larval comparative form
  • most larval superlative form