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larva

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/ˈlɑːrvə/ · lar-va

The immature form of an animal, especially an insect, that undergoes metamorphosis.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Formal: نرمی

Synonyms

nymphcaterpillarpupaنرم شکلتبدیل ہونے والانرمی

Antonyms

adultmatureimagoبالغمکملنقصان

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.

Easily Confused With

pupa:A pupa is a more advanced stage than a larva in the life cycle of an insect.

Word Family

larval
adjectiveلاروہ
larvate
verbلاروہ بنا دینا

See Also

💡 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.