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complete metamorphosis Definition

complete metamorphosis

noun

physical changes in the development of certain insects that include egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages, as in beetles, moths, or bees

complete metamorphosis Usage Examples

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  • undergo: During pupation the larva undergoes complete metamorphosis, in which all its organs dissolve, leaving the pupa filled with fluid.