pronymph

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Synonyms: paranymph, protonymph

Antonyms: paranymph, protonymph

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Noun

1. An [[arthropod]] [[hatchling]] still inside its [[embryo]]nic [[cuticle]], often [[specialized]] for breaking the eggshell or leaving the [[oviposition]] site; a [[prolarva]].
2. A [[prepupa]] with externally visible [[pupa]]l traits.

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