Onisciform larva

Pronunciation
/on-is-i-form larva/
Category
Morphology
Singular
Onisciform larva
Plural
Onisciform larvae

Definition

Larval stage of insects that resemble pillbugs or isopods in appearance.

Etymology

From Latin 'oniscus', meaning 'woodlouse'.

Example

The onisciform larva of carpet beetles resemble tiny, segmented pillbugs.

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