Meaning of the word larvae in English
What does larvae mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
larvae
US /ˈlɑːr.və/
UK /ˈlɑː.və/
Plural Noun
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
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Mosquito larvae can be found in stagnant water.
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The butterfly begins its life as a tiny egg, then hatches into a larva (caterpillar), before transforming into a pupa and finally an adult butterfly.
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