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prepupa

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[pree-pyoo-puh] / priˈpyu pə /

noun

plural

prepupae, prepupas

  1. an insect in the nonfeeding, inactive stage between the larval period and the pupal period.

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Etymology

Origin of prepupa

From New Latin, dating back to 1920–25; see origin at pre-, pupa

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