noun a form of an insect or other invertebrate that hatches from an egg and undergoes metamorphosis
In ecology, larva plays a role in the food chain as prey for other organisms.
In marine biology, larva can refer to the early developmental stage of various marine organisms.
In biology, a larva is the juvenile form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis into an adult.
In aquaculture, larva is a critical stage in the cultivation of fish and shellfish.
In zoology, larva is a common term used to describe the early developmental stage of various animals.
In entomology, a larva refers to the immature form of an insect.
In literature, the term 'larva' may be used as a metaphor to represent a stage of development or transformation.
In the field of entomology, 'larva' refers to the immature stage of insects before they undergo metamorphosis.
Biologists may use the term 'larva' to describe the early stage of development in certain organisms.
Marine biologists may refer to the larval stage of marine animals when studying their life cycles.
Ecologists may study the impact of larval forms of organisms on ecosystems and food chains.