Young insect
- Pronunciation
- /yuhng IN-sekt/
- Category
- Life Cycle
- Singular
- Young insect
- Plural
- Young insects
Definition
An immature stage of an insect's life cycle, typically prior to reaching adulthood; this can be in various forms such as larvae, nymphs, or naiads.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'geong' meaning young and Latin 'insectum' meaning cut into pieces, referencing the segmented body of an insect.
Example
The young insect, in its larval stage, spends most of its time eating to prepare for metamorphosis.
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Usage Notes
The term 'young insect' broadly covers different immature stages, depending on the type of insect and its specific developmental pathway.