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Pupal

Part of speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to the pupa stage of an insect's life cycle

Usage: Popular

Definition:

Referring to or characteristic of the stage of an insect's life cycle during which it is transitioning from a larva to an adult.

Sample Sentences:

1. The pupal stage is a crucial period of metamorphosis for butterflies.

2. During the pupal phase, the insect undergoes remarkable physiological changes.

3. The cocoon protects the pupal form of the silkworm until it emerges as a moth.

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