larva

The word “larva” has 2 syllables: lar-va.

It's pronounced as /ˈlɑːrvə/.


What is synonym and antonym for larva?

In the thesaurus, “larva” has 3 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for larva along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for larva

  • grub
  • nymph
  • worm

Meanings of larva

  • noun
    1. An early stage of growth for some insects and amphibians, in which after hatching from their egg, insects are wingless and resemble a caterpillar or grub, and amphibians lack limbs and resemble fish.
    2. An animal in the aforementioned stage.
    3. A form of a recently born or hatched animal that is quite different from its adult stage.

Example Sentences

  • The butterfly starts its life as a larva before undergoing metamorphosis.
  • After hatching from the egg, the insect spends several weeks as a larva.
  • A mosquito larva thrives in standing water before developing into an adult.
  • The biologist examined the larva under a microscope to study its growth stages.
  • Some species of fish feed on the larva of insects found in freshwater habitats.

On this page you'll find 3 synonyms or another words to larva, such as: grub, nymph, worm.

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