Apometabolism

/ˌæpəmɛˈtæbəlɪzəm/ noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Kelly Says

Insects like grasshoppers and cockroaches show apometabolism—they just grow bigger versions of themselves instead of going through the dramatic caterpillar-to-butterfly transformation!

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