larval

• Relatif à la larve, forme immature et libre d'un animal qui subit une métamorphose, comme un insecte ou un amphibien. Se dit aussi de ce qui est à l'état de développement initial ou incomplet.

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.

   Larvaire (relatif à la larve)

   • 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.

   Synonymesembryonicimmaturejuvenileundeveloped

   Antonymesadultimagomature

2. Characteristic of a larvaB2formalscientific

   Typical of or resembling a larva in form or behavior.

   Larvaire

   • 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.

   Antonymesadultdevelopedfinalmature