Larval Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫɑɹvəɫ

LAR-vuhl

UK

lˈɑːvəl

LAR-vuhl

Definition

Relating to or being in the stage of a larva, which is the early, immature form of some animals before they become adults.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in biology or zoology. Often appears before words like 'stage,' 'development,' or 'form' (e.g., 'larval stage'). Not used for humans. Different from 'larvae' (the plural noun for larva).

• Spanish: larval (de larva) - en estado de larva
• Portuguese (BR): larval (de larva) - no estágio de larva
• Portuguese (PT): larvar (de larva) - em estado de larva
• Chinese (Simplified): 幼虫的
• Chinese (Traditional): 幼蟲的
• Hindi: लार्वा का - प्रारंभिक अवस्था का
• Arabic: يرقي (خاص باليرقة)
• Bengali: লার্ভার - শৈশব পর্যায়ের
• Russian: личиночный
• Japanese: 幼生の
• Vietnamese: ấu trùng
• Korean: 유충의
• Turkish: larva evresine ait - larva dönemindeki
• Urdu: لاروی
• Indonesian: larva (fase) - larval

Example Sentences

The butterfly is in its larval stage.

basic

Beetles have a larval form before they become adults.

basic

Fish often go through a larval phase after hatching.

basic

Scientists study the larval development of mosquitoes to control diseases.

natural

The frog’s larval stage is better known as a tadpole.

natural

Damage to crops can occur during the larval period of certain insects.

natural