holometabolism meaning

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holometabolism (noun): complete metamorphosis in insects.

Definition of holometabolism

  1. complete metamorphosis in insects

    Synonyms: holometaboly

    Type of: metamorphosis

    Related forms: holometabolic, holometabolous

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in SM · 14-letter words

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