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holometabo·la

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. holometabola, metabolanoun

    insects that undergo complete metamorphosis

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  1. holometabola

    Holometabola, also known as Endopterygota, is a group within the insect kingdom characterized by complete metamorphosis. This involves four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Species in this group undergo significant physical changes between each stage, including a dormant phase for reorganization of body structures. Examples of holometabolous insects include butterflies, beetles, flies, and bees.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Holometabola

    those insects which have a complete metamorphosis; metabola

  2. Etymology: [NL. See Holo-, and Metabola.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of holometabola in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of holometabola in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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