larva
noun
the immature, wingless, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis.
larvae
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pluralof larva.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Rather than serving as homes for protective ants, some of the plant chambers had effectively become nurseries stocked with prey for developing wasp larvae.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Natural Resources Wales said the habitat allowed wet sedges to grow - which is the only food source for the Bog Grass Moth's larvae.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The research team will now trial the feasibility of a mobile oyster hatchery, in the hope it could both supply oyster larvae to coastal communities and help rebuild oyster beds in various areas.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
New World screwworm differs sharply from most fly larvae.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Every spy was equipped with a number of these larvae, which, by feeding them carefully regulated amounts of oil and honey, they could either keep in suspended animation or bring rapidly to adulthood.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
