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larva

[lahr-vuh] / ˈlɑr və /
NOUN
caterpillar
Synonyms


NOUN
maggot
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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A doctor without firsthand knowledge of Kennedy's medical history told the Times that details described in the deposition pointed to a pork tapeworm larva.

From Salon • May 8, 2024

The weird thing is, the larva cannot produce carminic acid on its own.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 15, 2024

"Especially the ascidian larva is an ideal model for understanding early vertebrate development."

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

It looks like the larva of a butterfly.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

More than anything, she wished to trace the path of each marvelous creature, from egg—laid on a particular host plant—to larva, to pupa, to adult.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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