Curculionoid larva

Pronunciation
/kur-kew-lil-yo-nid LAR-vuh/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Curculionoid larva
Plural
Curculionoid larvae

Definition

The larval stage of any beetle belonging to the superfamily Curculionoidea, characterized by a slender body and often with a rasping mouthpart.

Etymology

From Latin 'curculio' meaning 'a small weevil', and 'larva'.

Example

Curculionoid larvae are often found in the stems or roots of plants.

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