tergal

/ˈtɜrɡəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of larva with three pairs of thoracic legs.

“The entomologist studied various stages of insect development, including the tegral and pupal stages.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling a tegral.

“The tegral morphology of the insect’s larvae made them easily identifiable.”

Synonyms

  • insectoid
  • larval

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature