Meanings
The immature form of an animal, especially an insect, that undergoes metamorphosis.
جانور کی ناپختہ حالت، خاص طور پر کیڑے مکوڑے کی، جو تبدیلی کی حالت سے گزرتی ہے۔
لاروہ
larwa
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- larval stage
- larval development
- insect larva
Example Sentences
The larva of the butterfly is called a caterpillar.
تتلی کا لاروہ کیڑا کہلاتا ہے۔
Titli ka larwa keeda kehlata hai.
In the larval stage, many insects are very vulnerable.
لاروہ کے مرحلے میں، کئی کیڑے بہت کمزور ہوتے ہیں۔
Larwa ke marhale mein, kai keede bohat kamzor hotay hain.
Some larvae have special adaptations for survival.
کچھ لاروے بچاؤ کے لیے خاص موافق خصوصیات رکھتے ہیں۔
Kuch larway bachao ke liye khas mawafiq khasiyat rakhte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of larva as the 'early stage' before it becomes an adult insect.
A caterpillar crawling on a leaf, indicating the larval stage.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "larva" — ghost, mask
First known use: 14th century
The word 'larva' originally referred to a ghost or mask in Latin. Its usage has evolved to describe the immature form of an animal, particularly insects.