Holometabola (Noun)
Meaning
Insects that undergo complete metamorphosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Holometabola is a term used to describe insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, including four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
- The majority of insect species, including beetles and flies, belong to the group Holometabola.
- Insects classified as Holometabola exhibit a dramatic transformation from a worm-like larva to a fully formed adult.
- The Holometabola group includes a wide range of insect orders, such as Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Diptera.
- Holometabola is characterized by a distinct separation between the larval and adult stages, with the pupal stage serving as a transitional phase.