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insect development in which egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages occur, each differing greatly in morphology.[1840-50]
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complete metamorphosis — insect development in which egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages occur, each differing greatly in morphology. [1840 50] * * * complete metamorphosis, metamorphosis in which the insect passes through four separate stages of growth; holometabolism … Useful english dictionary
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