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prepupal

/priːˈpjuː.pəl/

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adjective

/priːˈpjuː.pəl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к стадии жизненного цикла насекомого, непосредственно предшествующей стадии куколки.

Relating to the stage of an insect's life cycle immediately before the pupal stage.

  1. Inactive developmental stageC2formalscientific

    Relating to the inactive stage in the life cycle of certain insects that occurs between the larval and pupal phases.

    ruПредкуколочный

    • The prepupal stage is a critical period for metamorphosis.
    • During the prepupal phase, the insect stops feeding and seeks a suitable location to pupate.
    • Researchers observed the prepupal behavior of the moth larvae.
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