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hol·o·me·tab·o·lous

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–adjective Entomology.

undergoing complete metamorphosis.

Also, hol·o·met·a·bol·ic

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[Origin: 1865–70; holo- + Gk metabólos; see metabolism, -ous

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hol·o·me·tab·o·lism, hol·o·me·tab·o·ly, noun

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complete metamorphosis
n. The complete form of metamorphosis in which an insect passes through four separate stages of growth, as embryo, larva, pupa, and imago. Also called holometabolism.

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