paurometabolous
English
/ˌpɔːɹəʊmɪˈtæbələs/, /ˈˌpɔɹoʊmɪˈtæbələs/
adj
Definitions
- Of belonging to the Paurometabola.
- (entomology) Characterizing a group of insects whose metamorphosis from immaturity to maturity is gradual and without sudden radical physical change; characterized by hemimetabolism.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek παῦρος (little, small, few).
Origin
Ancient Greek
παῦρος
Gloss
little, small, few
Concept
Semantic Field
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Ontological Category
Property
Kanji
小
Emoji
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Cognates and derived terms
- paurometabolism English
- paurosaccharolyticus Latin
- παῦρος Ancient Greek
- *péh₂uros Proto-Indo-European