Heterometabole

/ˌhɛtərəməˈtæbəli/ noun

Definition

A single organism or specimen belonging to the heterometabola group with incomplete metamorphosis.

Etymology

Singular form of heterometabola, from Greek 'hetero-' (different) and 'metabole' (change), used in entomology.

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