adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That becomes segmented prior to hatching. not-comparable
2. 2
   Relating to an epimorphism. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   characterized by incomplete metamorphosis; having the same number of body segments in successive stages wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

metamorphic

Etymology

From epi- + -morphic.

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