Apometabolism

/ˌæpəmɛˈtæbəlɪzəm/ noun

A type of insect development with incomplete or no metamorphosis, where young look similar to adults.

From Greek 'apo-' (away, without) + 'metabole' (change) + '-ism'. Describes insects with minimal transformation from juvenile to adult form.

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