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pupiparous

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pu⋅pip⋅a⋅rous

  [pyoo-pip-er-uhs]
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–adjective
(of an insect) bearing fully developed larvae that are ready to pupate.
Origin:
1820–30; < NL pūpiparus. See pupa, -i-, -parous
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pu·pip·a·rous   (pyōō-pĭp'ər-əs)   
adj.  Producing well-developed young that are ready to pupate. Used of an insect.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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