prelarva

prelarva
n. [L. prae, before; larva, mask]
(ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata)
In Acari with a four stage development, the first postembryonic stage usually occurring in the egg, but may be a non-feeding form after eclosion; prelarval phase.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • prelarva — pre·larva …   English syllables

  • prelarva — (ˈ)prē+ noun Etymology: pre + larva : a newly hatched and very immature larva usually differing markedly from the typical larva of its kind …   Useful english dictionary

  • Oribatida — Unidentified mite (Phthiracaridae) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia …   Wikipedia

  • Protura — Acerentomon doderoi Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia …   Wikipedia

  • deutovum — n. [Gr. deuteros, second; L. ovum, egg] (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) a. The resting, incompletely developed stage following the shedding of the chorion of the egg of mites and spiders. b. A prelarva. c. The second egg …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • elattostase — n. [Gr. elatton, smaller; stasis, position] (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) A rare stase of prelarva or larva in which the mouthparts are subject to regression in that though the mouthparts are intact, they are unable to function, or the lack of… …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”