larvae
intermediateB1/ˈlɑːrviː/ · lar-vae
The immature form of an insect that undergoes metamorphosis; often looks significantly different from the adult form.
Meanings
The immature form of an insect that undergoes metamorphosis; often looks significantly different from the adult form.
ایک کیڑے کی نابالغ شکل جو تحول سے گزرتی ہے؛ اکثر بالغ شکل سے نمایاں طور پر مختلف نظر آتی ہے۔
کیڑے
keeday
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Common Collocations
- insect larvae
- larval stage
- larvae of butterflies
Example Sentences
The larvae of many insects look entirely different from their adult forms.
بہت سے کیڑوں کے کیڑے اپنی بالغ شکلوں سے مکمل طور پر مختلف نظر آتے ہیں۔
Bahut se keeron ke keeday apni baligh shaklon se mukammal tor par mukhtalif nazar aate hain.
Larvae often feed on plants and organic material in their environment.
کیڑے اکثر اپنی ماحول میں پودوں اور نامیاتی مادے پر خوراک کرتے ہیں۔
Keeday aksar apni mahol mein podon aur naamiyati maadey par khoraak karte hain.
Understanding the life cycle of larvae is crucial in pest management.
کیڑوں کے زندگی کے دورے کو سمجھنا کیڑوں کے انتظام میں اہم ہے۔
Keeron ke zindagi ke dory ko samjhna keeron ke intezam mein ahem hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Larvae are like the 'low' stage before they become 'high' insects.
Imagine a caterpillar crawling slowly before becoming a beautiful butterfly.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "larva" — a ghost, mask
First known use: 1680
The word 'larvae' is the plural of 'larva', which originally referred to a mask or ghost in Latin. In biology, it refers to the early, immature form of an insect that undergoes transformation.