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incomplete metamorphosis

[ in-kuhm-pleetmet-uh-mawr-fuh-sis ]
/ ɪn kəmˈplit mɛt əˈmɔr fə sɪs /

noun

insect development, as in the grasshopper and cricket, in which the change is gradual and characterized by the absence of a pupal stage.

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Also called im·per·fect met·a·mor·pho·sis, [im-pur-fikt met-uh-mawr-fuh-sis] /ɪmˈpɜr fɪkt mɛt əˈmɔr fə sɪs/ hemimetabolism .
Compare complete metamorphosis.

Origin of incomplete metamorphosis

First recorded in 1770–75

Words nearby incomplete metamorphosis

incomplete dominance, incomplete fistula, incomplete flower, incomplete foot presentation, incomplete fracture, incomplete metamorphosis, incompletion, incompliant, incomprehensible, incomprehension, incomprehensive
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