ametabolous

[US]/[ˌæmɪˈtoʊləs]/
[UK]/[ˌæmɪˈtoʊləs]/

Translation

adj.Without metamorphosis; undergoing no complete change in form.; Relating to insects that do not undergo metamorphosis.

Phrases & Collocations

ametabolous insects

being ametabolous

ametabolous life cycle

they are ametabolous

ametabolous development

if ametabolous

ametabolous stage

considered ametabolous

ametabolous form

highly ametabolous

Example Sentences

the ametabolous insects undergo no larval stage.

ametabolous development is a primitive form of metamorphosis.

some cockroaches exhibit ametabolous life cycles.

ametabolous species typically have short adult lives.

the ametabolous pathway is simpler than holometabolous.

ametabolous insects hatch resembling small adults.

researchers study ametabolous insects to understand evolution.

ametabolous nymphs gradually mature into adults.

the ametabolous strategy conserves energy.

ametabolous insects often live in stable environments.

ametabolous development is characteristic of certain orders.

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