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larval

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/ˈlɑːrvəl/ · lar-val

Relating to the larva stage of an organism's life cycle, especially insects.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Relating to the larva stage of an organism's life cycle, especially insects.

کسی جاندار کی زندگی کے دور میں لاروا کے مرحلے سے متعلق، خاص طور پر کیڑوں کے لیے۔

لاورل

larval

Synonyms

juveniledevelopmentalpre-adultجوانیترقیاتیپیش بالغ

Antonyms

adultmatureبالغپختہ

Common Collocations

  • larval stage
  • larval form
  • larval development

Example Sentences

The caterpillar is in its larval stage before it becomes a butterfly.

کٹرپillar اپنی لاورل مرحلے میں ہے قبل اس کے کہ وہ تتلی بن جائے۔

Caterpillar apni larval marhalay mein hai qabal is ke ke woh titli ban jaye.

Scientists study larval behavior to understand metamorphosis.

سائنسدان لاورل کی رویے کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں تاکہ میٹامورفوسس کو سمجھ سکیں۔

Scientists larval ki rawaye ka mutala karta hain taake metamorphosis ko samajh sakein.

Different species have various larval forms that adapt to their environments.

مختلف اقسام کے پاس مختلف لاورل اشکال ہیں جو اپنے ماحول کے مطابق ڈھلتی ہیں۔

Mukhtalif aqsaam ke paas mukhtalif larval ashkal hain jo apne mahol ke mutabiq dhalti hain.

Easily Confused With

larvae:Larvae is the plural form of larva, referring to multiple organisms in their larval stage.

Word Family

larva
nounلاورہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'larval' as the 'larva' phase of creatures, like how a child grows into an adult.

Imagine a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, highlighting the change from larva to adult.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "larva" — mask or ghost

First known use: circa 1860

The term 'larval' refers to the developmental stage of certain animals, particularly insects, that undergo metamorphosis. It has its roots in Latin, where 'larva' means 'ghost' or 'mask', reflecting the transformation that occurs during these life stages.