epimorphic

epimorphic
adjective
characterized by incomplete metamorphosis; having the same number of body segments in successive stages
Similar to: ↑metamorphic
Topics: ↑biology, ↑biological science

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\\|epə|mȯrfik\ adjective
Etymology: epi- + -morphic
: having the same form (as the same number of body segments) in successive stages of growth — used of insects and other arthropods undergoing incomplete metamorphosis

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