hemimetamorphic meaning

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hemimetamorphic (adjective): (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult.

Definition of hemimetamorphic

  1. (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult

    Synonyms: hemimetabolous, hemimetabolic, hemimetamorphous

    Similar: metamorphic

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