Carabiform larva
- Pronunciation
- /kar-a-bif-orm LAR-va/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Carabiform larva
- Plural
- Carabiform larvae
Definition
A type of larva that resembles a ground beetle (carabid) in its appearance and behavior.
Etymology
From Latin 'carabus', meaning 'ground beetle', and 'larva'.
Example
The carabiform larva of the hoverfly is a voracious predator, preying on other insects.