ametabolia
|a-me-ta-bo-li-a|
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/ˌæməˈtæboʊliə/
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/ˌæməˈtæbəliə/
insects without metamorphosis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametabolia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametabolos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'metabolos' meant 'changeable.'
Historical Evolution
'ametabolos' transformed into the scientific term 'ametabolia' in modern taxonomy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not changeable,' but 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 ametabolia.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 15:51