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Adjective hemimetabolous has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebHemimetabolousPart of Speech: Adjective Definition: Referring to an incomplete or partial metamorphosis in certain insects, in which the young nymphs resemble adults but are smaller and lack functional wings. Example Sentence: The grasshopper undergoes hemimetabolous metamorphosis, with nymphs resembling the adult form but lacking wings. Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Relating to or belonging to the natural order Hemiptera, containing insects like bugs and cicadas, characterized by sucking mouthparts, forewings that are half coriaceous, and, in some species, complete metamorphosis. Example Sentence: The majority of hemipterous insects exhibit hemimetabolous development, with incomplete metamorphosis. Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Used to describe a local or regional popularity or prevalence of a particular term, idea, or belief. Example Sentence: In some areas, there is a hemimetabolous preference for using different dialects or slangs. Related Products: | ||||
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