theromorph

/θəˈrɒmɔrf/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of insect that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis, typically having three distinct life stages: egg, nymph, and adult.

“The theromorphs in the garden were a nuisance to the gardeners.”

Synonyms

  • imago
  • insect
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • holometabola