ametabole
|a-me-ta-bole|
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/ˌæməˈtæboʊli/
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/ˌæməˈtæbəli/
no metamorphosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametabole' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametabolos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'metabolē' meant 'change.'
Historical Evolution
'ametabolos' transformed into the scientific term 'ametabole' in English, maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without change,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
ametabole refers to a type of insect development characterized by the absence of metamorphosis, where the young resemble the adults except in size and sexual maturity.
Silverfish are examples of ametabole insects.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 15:21