单词 | larviparous |
释义 | > as lemmaslarˈviparous larˈviparous adj. Brit. /lɑːˈvɪp(ə)rəs/ , U.S. /lɑrˈvɪp(ə)rəs/ [Latin parĕre to bring forth: see -ous suffix] (a) producing young in the condition of larvæ, (b) produced in the form of larvæ.ΘΚΠ the world > animals > family unit > [adjective] > young > larval > bearing larviparous1815 larvigerous1884 1815 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. I. 103 So Aristotle employs it, when he says that all insects produce a Scolex, or are larviparous. 1826 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. III. 65 Larviparous, coming forth from the matrix in the state of larvæ. 1858 G. H. Lewes Sea-side Stud. 285 The viviparous or larviparous generation effects a multiplication of the plant-lice adequate to keep pace with the rapid growth and increase of the vegetable kingdom in spring and summer. < as lemmas |
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