instar

Meanings

• noun

  The stage in an insect's life cycle between a nymph and an adult, during which it sheds its exoskeleton and grows a larger one.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪnstɑɹ/
   
   
   
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2. /ɪnˈstɑː/
   
   
   
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Variants

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instar , instars

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Etymology

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From the Latin instare, meaning 'to stand in', due to the way an insect stands still during molting.

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Trivia

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1. An instar can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the species of insect.

2. The number of instars an insect goes through in its life cycle varies greatly between different species.

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1. Nymph: An immature form of an insect, often resembling the adult but smaller and lacking certain characteristics.

2. Metamorphosis: The process by which an animal undergoes a profound change in its body structure, typically from a juvenile or larval form to an adult form.

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Culture

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Instar is a biological term and does not have significant cultural or historical significance.

How to Memorize "instar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an insect in its current exoskeleton, growing larger and then shedding it to reveal a larger one.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'instant' and remember that an instar is a stage in an insect's life cycle that is similar but not quite an instant transformation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym INSTAR: I'm Not Simply A Rabbit, I'm An Insect Going Through A Remarkable Transformation.

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