Scarabaeiform larva

Pronunciation
/skah-ra-bee-ifor-m lar-vah/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Scarabaeiform larva
Plural
Scarabaeiform larvae

Definition

A type of insect larva that has a C-shaped, soft, and often fleshy body and is typically associated with the larvae of scarab beetles.

Etymology

From Latin 'scarabaeus', meaning 'dung beetle', and 'larva'.

Example

The scarabaeiform larva of the dung beetle tunnels through soil.

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