Coarctate pupa

Pronunciation
/ko-ARK-tayt PYOU-puh/
Category
Developmental stage
Singular
Coarctate pupa
Plural
Coarctate pupae

Definition

A type of pupa where the last larval skin is maintained as a covering surrounding the pupa.

Etymology

From Latin 'coarctatus', meaning 'tightly bound'.

Example

The coarctate pupa of certain species of flies is known for its resistance to predators.

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