larvas
/ˈlɑːrvəs/
NOUN
1. Plural form of larva
Immature developmental stages of certain animals, particularly insects, occurring after hatching and before transformation into adults.
1.1. Immature stages of insects
Young insects that have hatched from eggs but have not yet reached adulthood, often differing considerably in appearance from their mature forms.
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Examples
- The garden was infested with larvas, leading to a significant loss of the plants.
- Scientists discovered several larvas in the water sample during their research.
- The fish were feeding on the larvas that floated near the surface of the pond.
- It's essential to control the larvas of pests before they mature into adults.