Triungulin
- Pronunciation
- /TRUHN-juh-lin/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Triungulin
- Plural
- Triungulins
Definition
The first instar larva of certain insects, particularly those belonging to the orders Coleoptera and Strepsiptera. It is typically very active and often has legs, which are sometimes lost in later instars.
Etymology
From Latin 'triungulus', meaning 'three-hooked' or 'three-clawed'.
Example
The triungulin stage of the blister beetle is crucial for its parasitic relationship with bee nests.