pronymph
pronymph · pronymphs
An arthropod hatchling still inside its embryonic cuticle, often specialized for…An arthropod hatchling still inside its embryonic cuticle, often specialized for breaking the eggshell or leaving the oviposition site; a prolarva.
Meaning
2 sensesAn arthropod hatchling still inside its embryonic cuticle, often specialized for breaking the eggshell or leaving the oviposition site; a prolarva.
A prepupa with externally visible pupal traits.
Origin
From pro- + nymph.From pro- + nymph.
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