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pupate

/ˈpjuː.peɪt/

Tradução: Verbo usado para descrever o processo pelo qual a larva de um inseto se transforma em pupa, geralmente dentro de um casulo ou crisálida.

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verb

/ˈpjuː.peɪt/C2formal
  • ptVerbo usado para descrever o processo pelo qual a larva de um inseto se transforma em pupa, geralmente dentro de um casulo ou crisálida.

A verb used to describe the process by which an insect larva transforms into a pupa, typically within a cocoon or chrysalis.

  1. Develop into a pupaC1formalscientific

    To undergo metamorphosis and become a pupa, the stage between larva and adult in insects.

    ptEmpupar

    • The caterpillar will pupate inside its cocoon.
    • Many butterfly species pupate on the underside of leaves.
    • The larvae pupate after several weeks of feeding.
Formas
  • pupated past participle
  • pupated past simple
  • pupating present participle
  • pupates third person singular