Protonymph

Pronunciation
/PROH-toh-nimf/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Protonymph
Plural
Protonymphs

Definition

The first nymphal instar of a mite, typically found in the same environment as other nymphal stages.

Etymology

From Greek 'protos', meaning 'first', and 'nymph'

Example

Protonymphs are smaller than the deutonymph, making them easier to identify.

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