holometabolism

英 [ˌhɒləmɪ'tæbəlɪzəm] 美 [ˌhɒləmɪ'tæbəlɪzəm]

词性

名词

基本解释

n.[昆]完全变态,全变形

网络释义

全变态(昆虫发育经历幼虫期、蛹期和成虫期的一种发育方式)

例证

1. Holometabolism is a type of complete metamorphosis found in insects, where the young larvae undergo a dramatic transformation into adults during the pupal stage.

2. The process of holometabolism allows insects to occupy different ecological niches at different life stages, increasing their chances of survival and adaptation.

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