larva Definition
an immature form of an animal that looks very different from the adult.
Using larva: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "larva" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The larva of a butterfly is called a caterpillar.
Example
The mosquito larva lives in water.
Example
The larvae of some beetles are considered pests.
Example
The larva of a frog is called a tadpole.
larva Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for larva
- caterpillar
- grub
- maggot
- nymph
Phrases with larva
larva migrans
a skin condition caused by infection with certain parasites
Example
Larva migrans is also known as creeping eruption.
larva currens
a skin condition caused by infection with certain parasites
Example
Larva currens is a type of cutaneous larva migrans.
Example
The larva stage of a butterfly is called a caterpillar.
Summary: larva in Brief
The term 'larva' [ˈlɑːvə] refers to an immature form of an animal that looks very different from the adult. It includes examples like 'The larva of a butterfly is called a caterpillar.' and 'The mosquito larva lives in water.' The phrase 'larva stage' denotes the developmental stage of an animal between egg and pupa or between egg and adult.
