holometabola

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Noun holometabola has 1 sense

holometabola, metabola - insects that undergo complete metamorphosis
--₁ is a kind of insect

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Holometabola

Noun

Sense 1:

A taxonomic group of insects undergoing complete metamorphosis, characterized by distinct larval, pupal, and adult stages.

Sample Sentence: The majority of insects, such as butterflies, beetles, and flies, belong to the holometabola group.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to the insect order Holometabola.

Sample Sentence: The holometabola life cycle includes a complete metamorphosis, which distinguishes it from insects with incomplete metamorphosis.

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