Prepupa

Pronunciation
/PREH-poo-puh/
Category
Development
Singular
Prepupa
Plural
Prepupae

Definition

The stage of development between a larva and a pupa in holometabolous insects, characterized by a period of quiescence.

Etymology

From Latin 'pre-', meaning 'before', and 'pupa', meaning 'doll' or 'puppet'.

Example

The prepupa stage is a crucial period for the development of wings and other adult structures in holometabolous insects.

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