Planidium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Planidium is a noun meaning The first-instar larva of any species of parasitoidal insect in which the life cycle is an example of hypermetamorphosis; so called because the first instar wanders in search of the host, whereas the rest of the instars remain stationary while they feed until they pupate.
Meaning
The first-instar larva of any species of parasitoidal insect in which the life cycle is an example of hypermetamorphosis; so called because the first instar wanders in search of the host, whereas the rest of the instars remain stationary while they feed until they pupate.
Word Forms
- planidia
Synonyms for planidium
Depending on context, synonyms include triungulin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include triungulin, pilidium, instar, pronymph, larva, hyperparasite.
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