Larvae的意思english

"Larvae" is the plural form of "larva," which is a stage in the life cycle of many insects and other invertebrates, where the juvenile form is significantly different from the adult form. Insects that undergo this type of transformation are said to have a "complete metamorphosis." The larval stage is typically characterized by rapid growth and feeding, and it ends with the larva transforming into a pupa, which then develops into the adult form.

The word "larva" comes from Latin and means "mask" or "ghost." This is likely because the early stages of some insects can seem ghostly or otherworldly, and the larvae often have a different appearance from the adult form.

In English, "larvae" is used in both scientific and everyday contexts to refer to the juvenile stages of insects such as butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and caterpillars.