ametabola
|a-me-ta-bo-la|
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/ˌæməˈtæbələ/
insects without metamorphosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametabola' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametabolos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'metabolos' meant 'changeable.'
Historical Evolution
'ametabolos' transformed into the scientific term 'ametabola' in modern entomology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not changeable,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'insects that do not undergo metamorphosis.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of insects that do not undergo metamorphosis, retaining the same form throughout their life cycle.
Silverfish are an example of ametabola.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 15:06