Premetamorphic

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Prior to metamorphosis not-comparable

    "The lateral parts of these rhombic lips are more massive (Larsell's auricular lobes) and continue to increase in size dorsally and medially throughout the premetamorphic period."

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"The lateral parts of these rhombic lips are more massive (Larsell's auricular lobes) and continue to increase in size dorsally and medially throughout the premetamorphic period."

Etymology

From pre- + metamorphic.

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