larval

[lahr-vuh l]

of, relating to, or in the form of a larva.

Also lar·vate

[lahr-veyt] /ˈlɑr veɪt/. (of a disease) masked; not clearly defined.

Origin of larval

From the Latin word larvālis, dating back to 1650–60. See larva, -al¹

Related formspost·lar·val, adjective

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The absence of a pneumatic duct in the Physoclisti would appear to be due to a post-larval atrophy.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour

Word Origin and History for post-larval

adj.

1650s, from Latin larvalis, from larva (see larva).