Definition of Larviform. Meaning of Larviform. Synonyms of Larviform

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Definition of Larviform

Larviform
Larviform Lar"vi*form, a. [Larva + -form.] (Zo["o]l.) Having the form or structure of a larva.

Meaning of Larviform from wikipedia

- Larviform female is a biological phenomenon occurring in some insect species, where the females in the adult stage of metamorphosis resemble the larvae...
- glow-worm is the common name for various groups of insect larvae and adult larviform females that glow through bioluminescence. They include the European common...
- an Old World group, used to be included in the Phengodidae. Larval and larviform female glowworms are predators, feeding on millipedes and other arthropods...
- A railroad worm is a larva or larviform female adult of a beetle of the genus Phrixothrix in the family Phengodidae, characterized by the possession of...
- with the largest up to 25 mm (1 in) long. Many species have non-flying larviform females. These can often be distinguished from the larvae only because...
- obsolete junior synonym. The females retain a larval form as adults (larviform females) and are about 40–80 mm in length. The females and larvae have...
- are totally non-luminous. Adult females are larger (~25-35 mm), fully larviform and flightless, and cream to light golden brown in color, and luminous...
- needed] Body markings are rare. Adult females of many bagworm species are larviform, with only vestigial wings, legs, and mouthparts. In some species, parthenogenesis...
- of fruit fly resembles an early procentriole. Ageing Cuteness Kawaii Larviform female Moe (slang) Neotenic complex syndrome Neotenin "neoteny". Dictionary...
- as Lampyridae. It is found in central and eastern United States. The larviform females of the species are bioluminescent, whereas the males are winged...