ceratoblast

/sɛrətɒblast/

Definitions

1. noun

A larval stage in the development of certain insects, such as sawflies and beetles, characterized by the presence of a distinct head and thorax.

“The ceratoblast stage is a critical period in the life cycle of these insects, marking the transition from larva to pupa.”

Synonyms

  • instar
  • larva

Antonyms

  • adult