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larval

/ˈlɑːr.vəl/

Traducción: Relativo a la larva, fase inmadura y de vida libre de un animal que sufre metamorfosis, como insectos o anfibios. También se usa en sentido figurado para algo en estado incipiente o no desarrollado.

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adjective

/ˈlɑːr.vəl/C1formalscientific
  • esRelativo a la larva, fase inmadura y de vida libre de un animal que sufre metamorfosis, como insectos o anfibios. También se usa en sentido figurado para algo en estado incipiente o no desarrollado.

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.

    esRelativo a la fase larvaria

    • 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.

    Sinónimosembryonicimmaturejuvenileundeveloped

    Antónimosadultimagomature

  2. Characteristic of a larvaB2formalscientific

    Typical of or resembling a larva in form or behavior.

    eslarval

    • 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.

    Antónimosadultdevelopedfinalmature

Formas
  • more larval comparative form
  • most larval superlative form