pronymph

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Meaning

1. noun An arthropod hatchling still inside its embryonic cuticle, often specialized for breaking the eggshell or leaving the oviposition site; a prolarva.
2. noun A prepupa with externally visible pupal traits.

Similar words

prolarva protonymphon protonymph planidium protaspid actinotrocha anaprotaspid pseudoproct proleg pilidium