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larvae

/ˈlɑɹ.veɪ/ /ˈlɑː.viː/ /ˈlɑɹ.vi/

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Larves

An early stage of growth for some insects and amphibians, in which after hatching from their egg, insects are wingless and resemble a caterpillar or grub, and amphibians lack limbs and resemble fish.

Examples :

"The butterfly larvae were eating the leaves in the garden. "

Les larves de papillon mangeaient les feuilles dans le jardin.

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Larves

An animal in the aforementioned stage.

Examples :

"The butterfly's larvae ate all the leaves on the plant. "

Les larves du papillon ont mangé toutes les feuilles de la plante.

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Larves

A form of a recently born or hatched animal that is quite different from its adult stage.

Examples :

"The children were fascinated to watch the butterfly larvae (caterpillars) eating leaves in the garden. "

Les enfants étaient fascinés de regarder les larves (chenilles) de papillons manger des feuilles dans le jardin.

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