Ovopyriform
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a shape in between that of an egg and a pear. not-comparable
"The larva is an elongate ovopyriform hexapod, with a long terminal capitulum; it measures 0.6 mm. from tip of hypostome to posterior extremity, but gorged larvae attain to 4 mm. by 2 mm., and are then nearly oval."
Example
More examples"The larva is an elongate ovopyriform hexapod, with a long terminal capitulum; it measures 0.6 mm. from tip of hypostome to posterior extremity, but gorged larvae attain to 4 mm. by 2 mm., and are then nearly oval."
Etymology
From ovo- (“egg”) + pyriform (“pear-shaped”).
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