pupiparous

American

[pyoo-pip-er-uhs] / pjuˈpɪp ər əs /

adjective

(of an insect) bearing fully developed larvae that are ready to pupate.

pupiparous British

/ pjuːˈpɪpərəs /

adjective

(of certain dipterous flies) producing young that have already reached the pupa stage at the time of hatching

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Etymology

Origin of pupiparous

From the New Latin word pūpiparus, dating back to 1820–30. See pupa, -i-, -parous

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