Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paurometabolous
Adjective
/ˌpɔːrəʊˈmɛtəbləs/
Definition
Referring to a type of insect development characterized by gradual change from juvenile to adult stages without a distinct larval phase.
Examples
- Grasshoppers are an example of paurometabolous insects that develop through nymph stages.
- The life cycle of the cockroach exhibits paurometabolous characteristics.
Meaning
Insects that undergo paurometabolous development experience gradual transformations, where each stage resembles the adult form more closely as they mature.
Synonyms
- Gradual development
- Incomplete metamorphosis
