ametabolian

/ˌæmɪtɒbˈɪliən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characterized by ametaboly, a type of insect development in which the young resemble the adult and undergo little or no metamorphosis

“The entomologist studied the ametabolian life cycle of certain insects.”

Synonyms

  • brachyuran
  • holometabolan

Antonyms

  • holometabolan