Holometabolic

Holometabolic
Holometabolic Hol`o*met`a*bol"ic, a. (Zo["o]l.) Having a complete metamorphosis; -- said of certain insects, as the butterflies and bees. [1913 Webster]

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  • histogenesis — n. [Gr. histos, tissue; genesis, beginning] 1. The formation and development of tissues from the undifferentiated cells of the germ layers of the embryo. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In holometabolic forms, histogenesis follows after histolysis of… …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • histolysis — n. [Gr. histos, tissue; lyein, to loosen] 1. Breakdown of cells and tissues. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) The breakdown of larval tissues during the quiescent late larval or pupal stages in holometabolic forms …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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