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larva

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Also known as larvae, larval, larval stage, Haechoolring, Hatchling

thumb|250px|Larva of the Papilio xuthus [[butterfly]] thumb|Eurosta solidaginis goldenrod gall fly larva

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A larva is an immature form of an insect that looks completely different from its adult version and must go through a transformation process called metamorphosis to become an adult. Larva matter because understanding their biology helps scientists study insect development, behavior, and ecology.

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  • Selected types of larvae
  • Insect larvae
  • See also
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • External links

thumb|250px|Larva of the Papilio xuthus [[butterfly]] thumb|Eurosta solidaginis goldenrod gall fly larva

A larva (; : larvae ) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into their next life stage. Animals with indirect development such as insects, some arachnids, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle.

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