Meaning of the word larva in English
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larva
US /ˈlɑːr.və/
UK /ˈlɑːr.və/
Noun
1.
the active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, e.g., a caterpillar or grub.
Example:
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The butterfly larva is a caterpillar.
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Mosquito larvae live in water.
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