amphiblastic
/æmfɪˈblæstɪk/Definitions
1. adjective
Relating to the development of an embryo, especially the process by which it becomes a larva, often involving a transformation from a fish-like to a more terrestrial form.
“The amphiblastic stage of the insect’s life cycle is crucial for its survival.”
2. noun
A type of metamorphic development in an embryo, especially in insects.
“The amphiblastic process in these insects leads to the formation of a larva.”