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‖ Metabola, n. pl. Ent.|mɛˈtæbələ|
Formerly Metabolia.
[mod.L. neut. pl., f. Gr. µεταβόλος changeable.]
A division of insects comprising those which undergo complete metamorphosis.
1817Leach Zool. Misc. III. 58 Subclassis 11, Metabolia. 1855Dallas Nat. Hist. I. 342 The suctorial Metabola. 1888Rolleston & Jackson Anim. Life 508 In the Metabola, three well marked stages are distinguishable. |