hypermetamorphism

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Synonyms: hypermetamorphic

Antonyms: hypermetamorphic

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|zoology}} An [[extreme]] form of [[metamorphosis]] occurring in certain [[insect]]s (especially [[beetle]]s of the family {{taxfmt|Meloidae|family}}) in which the [[animal]] passes through two or more [[different]] [[larval]] [[stage]]s.

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