larval

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So far, scientists have identified only the larval stage of the mite.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

They count the larval webs or nests that the caterpillars group together to form after hatching from eggs laid on Devil's-bit Scabious.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

After being exposed to the stress of starvation and physical injury, the comb jellies in Soto-Angel’s care reverted back to a cydippid larval stage.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2024

They’re carnivorous creatures that use stinging tentacles hanging below the surface to catch prey such as copepods, fish eggs, larval fish and smaller plankton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

Ronny hadn’t gotten his first piece of jewelry yet; he was in like a larval state.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini