endopterygote

endopterygote: /en'doh ter"i goht'/, adj.

1. belonging or pertaining to the superorder Endopterygota, comprising the insects that undergo complete metamorphosis.

n.

2. an endopterygote insect.

[1925-30; < NL Endopterygota a group of insects. See ENDO-, PTERYGOTE]

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