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单词 holometabolous
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holometabolous

[ hol-oh-mi-tab-uh-luhs, hoh-loh- ]
/ ˌhɒl oʊ mɪˈtæb ə ləs, ˌhoʊ loʊ- /

adjective Entomology.

undergoing complete metamorphosis.
Also hol·o·met·a·bol·ic [hol-oh-met-uh-bol-ik, hoh-loh-]. /ˌhɒl oʊˌmɛt əˈbɒl ɪk, ˌhoʊ loʊ-/.

Origin of holometabolous

1865–70; holo- + Greek metabólos;see metabolism, -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM holometabolous

hol·o·me·tab·o·lism, hol·o·me·tab·o·ly, noun

Words nearby holometabolous

holographic will, holography, hologynic, holohedral, hololith, holometabolous, holomorphic, Holon, Holophane, holophote, holophrase
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Example sentences from the Web for holometabolous

  • Holometabolous: having a complete transformation; with egg, larval, pupal and adult stages distinctly separated.

    Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
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