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pupal
pu·pa P0664400 (pyo͞o′pə)n. pl. pu·pae (-pē) or pu·pas An insect in the nonfeeding stage between the larva and adult, during which it typically undergoes complete transformation within a protective cocoon or hardened case. Only insects that undergo complete metamorphosis have pupal stages.
[Latin pūpa, girl, doll.]
pu′pal adj.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | pupal - of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage; "the pupal stage"immature - not yet mature |
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