No. 5,316 in Spanish
larvas
The immature, worm-like stage of insects or other animals that undergo metamorphosis.
In a sentence
Las larvas se convirtieron en mariposas después de la metamorfosis.
The larvae turned into butterflies after metamorphosis.
Here, 'larvas' refers to the immature, wingless, and often worm-like form of insects that undergo complete metamorphosis.
En el agua estancada se observaron numerosas larvas de mosquito.
Numerous mosquito larvae were observed in the stagnant water.
In this sentence, 'larvas' specifically describes the early life stage of mosquitoes, emphasizing the biological context.
Algunos peces se alimentan de larvas en su dieta diaria.
Some fish feed on larvae in their daily diet.
Here, 'larvas' is used to indicate a food source for certain aquatic organisms, showcasing an ecological perspective.
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