tritonymph

/trɪˈtɒnɪmf/

Definitions

1. noun

The third stage in the life cycle of a certain insect, especially a mite or a tick, which is the young spider’s first and only molted instar before it reaches adulthood.

“The entomologist studied the tritonymph of the tick species.”

Synonyms

  • instar
  • young

Antonyms

  • adult