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prepupal

/priːˈpjuː.pəl/

Traduction: Qui se rapporte au stade du cycle de vie d'un insecte immédiatement antérieur au stade de pupe (nymphe).

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adjective

/priːˈpjuː.pəl/C2formalscientific
  • frQui se rapporte au stade du cycle de vie d'un insecte immédiatement antérieur au stade de pupe (nymphe).

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.

    frPrénymphal

    • 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.
Formes
  • more prepupal comparative form
  • most prepupal superlative form