Hypermetamorphism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypermetamorphism is a noun meaning (zoology) An extreme form of metamorphosis occurring in certain insects (especially beetles of the family Meloidae) in which the animal passes through two or more different larval stages.
Meaning
(zoology) An extreme form of metamorphosis occurring in certain insects (especially beetles of the family Meloidae) in which the animal passes through two or more different larval stages.
Synonyms for hypermetamorphism
Depending on context, synonyms include hypermetamorphosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypermetamorphosis, metamorphism, metabolian, metamorph, metamorphosis, holometabolism.
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