How to Pronounce "instar"
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ˈɪnstɑː
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ˈɪnstɑː
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Definition
An instar is a stage in the life of an insect or arthropod between each molt, when it sheds its skin and grows.
IPA Transcription
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ˈɪnstɑː
British English
ˈɪnstɑː
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The caterpillar entered its second instar after shedding its skin.
Each instar is a growth stage in the life of an insect.
A dragonfly nymph passes through several instars before becoming an adult.
Scientists studied the feeding habits of beetles during the third instar.