Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
larvae
noun
/ˈlɑːr.vei/
Definition
The immature form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis.
Examples
Some common larvae, like caterpillars, later transform into butterflies.
Frogs begin their life cycle as larvae, known as tadpoles, which later develop into adult frogs.
Meaning
Larvae are the developmental stage of insects and some other animals that hatch from eggs and typically do not resemble the adult form.
Synonyms
- nymph
- caterpillar
- larval stage
