larva

Meanings

• noun

  A stage in the life cycle of an insect or other invertebrate, typically legless, and resembling a small worm or maggot.

  - "The larva of a butterfly is called a caterpillar."
  - "Fish larvae hatch from eggs and develop into juvenile fish."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɑɹ.və/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with larva
carva , harpa , mara , para

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Homophones

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1. larva (la) : a mask or disguise
   

2. larva (es) : a person who lives in or comes from a particular place
   

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Variants

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larva , larvae , larval , larvas

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Etymology

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From Latin larva, a ghost or spirit, later used to mean a protective spirit, and then an image or representation, and finally an immature form of an animal.

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Trivia

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1. The study of larvae is called larviology.

2. The largest known larva is that of the giant squid, which can grow up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) long.

3. Some larvae, such as those of certain types of sharks and rays, have a yolk sac that provides them with nutrients for several months after hatching.

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Related Concepts

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1. metamorphosis: The process of transformation from one form or stage to another, as in the life cycle of an insect or amphibian.

2. embryo: A developing organism, typically an animal, in the earliest stages of growth within the egg or womb.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, larvae were protective spirits, believed to inhabit the household and ensure the prosperity and health of its members. In literature, larvae have been used as symbols of transformation and rebirth.

How to Memorize "larva"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, worm-like creature, typically legless, that is the immature form of an insect or other invertebrate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'larva' with the life cycle of an insect or other invertebrate, and visualize the transformation from this stage to the adult form.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Little Animals Rarely Venture Around' to remember that 'larva' is the immature form of an animal.

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