Emergence
- Pronunciation
- /ih-MER-juhns/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Emergence
- Plural
- Emergences
Definition
The process by which insects or other arthropods move from one developmental stage to another, typically from a pupal stage to an adult stage.
Etymology
From Latin 'emergere', meaning 'to emerge' or 'to rise up'.
Example
The emergence of the adult butterfly from the chrysalis is a critical phase in its development.
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Usage Notes
The timing of emergence can be influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.