Planidiiform
- Pronunciation
- /plan-ID-ee-i-form/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Planidiiform larva
- Plural
- Planidiiform larvae
Definition
Describes a larval morphology characterized by a flattened, almost disc-like body shape, often found in parasitic insect larvae.
Etymology
From Latin 'planus', meaning 'flat', and 'forma', meaning 'shape'.
Example
The planidiiform larva of the blister beetle is adapted to its parasitic lifestyle.