exopterygote

[ ek-soh-ter-i-goht ]

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the class Exopterygota, comprising the insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

noun

1. an exopterygote insect.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exopterygote¹

< New Latin Exopterygota, equivalent to exo- exo- + Greek pterygōtá, neuter plural of pterygōtós winged

Example Sentences

In this way a gradual transition from the exopterygote to the endopterygote type of life-story is at least conceivable.

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