instar Definition
- 1an insect or other arthropod at any stage between molts
- 2the stage between two successive molts
Using instar: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "instar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The caterpillar was in its fifth instar.
Example
The insect will molt into the next instar soon.
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Summary: instar in Brief
The term 'instar' [in-stahr] refers to a stage in the development of an insect or other arthropod between molts. It is used to describe the period between two successive molts, as in 'The caterpillar was in its fifth instar.'
