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HOLOMETABOLOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does holometabolous mean?
• HOLOMETABOLOUS (adjective)
The adjective HOLOMETABOLOUS has 1 sense:
1. (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
Familiarity information: HOLOMETABOLOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
Synonyms:
holometabolic; holometabolous
Similar:
metamorphic (characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance)
Derivation:
holometabolism; holometaboly (complete metamorphosis in insects)
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