Larva

usgb/ˈlɑːrvə/
noun

An insect's or animal's early form or stage that changes into a different form when it becomes an adult.

The caterpillar is the larva stage of the butterfly.
Visual representation of "larva" - An insect's or animal's early form or stage that changes into a different form when it becomes an adult.

Often appears as...

  • insect larva
  • larva stage
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Transformation Stage

Larva describes a transformation phase where an organism will drastically change its form.

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The larva transforms into a beetle after pupation.
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Not Just Insects

While commonly associated with insects, 'larva' can refer to early forms of other animals too.

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Frog eggs hatch into swimming tadpole larvae.
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Growth Indicator

Use 'larva' to indicate an organism is in its growth phase before reaching maturity.

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The larva stage is crucial for an insect's development.
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