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PRONUNCIATION OF LARVAL

larval  [ˈlɑːvəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LARVAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Larval is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES LARVAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

larval

Larva

A larva is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle. The larva's appearance is generally very different from the adult form. A larva often has unique structures and organs that do not occur in the adult form, while their diet might be considerably different. Larvae are frequently adapted to environments separate from adults. For example, some larvae such as tadpoles live exclusively in aquatic environments, but can live outside water as adult frogs. By living in a distinct environment, larvae may be given shelter from predators and reduce competition for resources with the adult population. Animals in the larval stage will consume food to fuel their transition into the adult form. Some species such as barnacles are immobile as adults, and use their mobile larval form to distribute themselves. The larvae of some species can become pubescent and not further develop into the adult form. This is a type of neoteny.

Definition of larval in the English dictionary

The definition of larval in the dictionary is of or relating to an immature free-living form of many animals that develops into a different adult form by metamorphosis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LARVAL


approval
əˈpruːvəl
arval
ˈɑːvəl
carvel
ˈkɑːvəl
coeval
kəʊˈiːvəl
disapproval
ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl
evil
ˈiːvəl
marvel
ˈmɑːvəl
Marvell
ˈmɑːvəl
mediaeval
ˌmɛdɪˈiːvəl
medieval
ˌmɛdɪˈiːvəl
orval
ˈɔːvəl
postcaval
pəʊstˈkɑːvəl
primeval
praɪˈmiːvəl
receival
rɪˈsiːvəl
removal
rɪˈmuːvəl
retrieval
rɪˈtriːvəl
rondavel
ˈrɒndɑːvəl
serval
ˈsɜːvəl
upheaval
ʌpˈhiːvəl
varvel
ˈvɑːvəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LARVAL

larrigan
larrikin
larrikinism
larrup
larruper
Larry
larum
larva
larvae
larval therapy
larvate
larvated
larvicidal
larvicide
larviform
larvikite
larviparous
Larwood
laryngal
laryngeal

WORDS THAT END LIKE LARVAL

arrival
carnival
class interval
closed interval
conferval
confidence interval
contour interval
festival
film festival
hair removal
interval
Laval
lunitidal interval
naval
Nerval
oval
revival
rival
subinterval
survival

Synonyms and antonyms of larval in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «larval» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LARVAL

Find out the translation of larval to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of larval from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «larval» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

幼虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

larval
570 millions of speakers

English

larval
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लार्वा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اليرقات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

личиночной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

larval
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শূক-সংক্রান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

larvaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Larva
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

larval
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

幼虫の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

애벌레
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Larva
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ấu trùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லார்வாப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लार्व्हा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

larva
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

larvale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

larw
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

личинкової
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

larvar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προνυμφών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

larwe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

larver
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

larve
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LARVAL»

The term «larval» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.970 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LARVAL» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LARVAL»

Discover the use of larval in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to larval and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Larval Fish Nutrition
Larval Fish Nutrition comprehensively explores the nutritional requirements, developmental physiology, and feeding and weaning strategies that will allow aquaculture researchers and professionals to develop and implement improved culture ...
G. Joan Holt, 2011
2
The Origin and Evolution of Larval Forms
It has often been suggested that many entirely unique body plans first originated as retained larvae of ancestral organisms. This book covers larval evolution and the developmental and evolutionary forces which shape and constrain them.
Brian Keith Hall, Marvalee H. Wake, 1999
3
Biomphalaria Snails and Larval Trematodes
The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of the biology of the planorbid snail Biomphalaria glabrata mainly as related to the snail s role as a host of larval trematodes .
Rafael Toledo, Bernard Fried, 2010
4
Fish larval physiology
This book is intended as a resource for students and researchers interested in developmental biology and physiology and specifically addresses the larval stages of fish.
Roderick Nigel Finn, B. G. Kapoor, 2008
5
A Modeling Study of Oyster Larval Transport in Mobile Bay ...
This study have enhanced our understanding of the controlling processes for larval transport and retention and provided fundamental knowledge for restoration and management of oyster population.
Choong-Ki Kim, 2009
6
Larval Release Rhythms and Larval Behavior of Palinurid ...
This dissertation investigated the timing of larval release in two sympatric species of palinurid lobsters; the Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus and the spotted spiny lobster Panulirus guttatus. The major research findings for each chapter ...
Tracy Ann Ziegler, 2007
7
Larvae of Temperate Australian Fishes: Laboratory Guide for ...
With over 570 scientific illustrations of larval fishes throughout, and a concise and accurate text, this is an essential reference for anyone, conducting taxonomic, ecological and fisheries research.
Francisco J. Neira, Anthony G. Miskiewicz, 1998
8
Larval Asian Carp in the Upper and Middle Mississippi River: ...
Of these samples, only 25 contained larval Asian carp (Table 1). Larval Asian carp occurred in the MMR and the downstream sections of UMR Pools 26, 24, and 22 (Table 1). No larval Asian carp occurred in upstream sections of pools or in ...
Adam M. Lohmeyer, 2008
9
The development of the larval pigment patterns in Triturus ...
For this reason the book is also of interest for developmental geneticists and evolutionary biologists.
Hans-Henning Epperlein, Jan Löfberg, 1990
10
An identification guide to the larval marine invertebrates ...
This volume, the first of its kind, is an identification guide to the planktonic larvae of shallow subtidal and intertidal invertebrates common to the Pacific Northwest coast.Each chapter provides a brief background to the larval biology of ...
Alan L. Shanks, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LARVAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term larval is used in the context of the following news items.
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Oleander caterpillar provides landscaping lessons
Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths. Lesson No. 1: In order to enjoy watching butterflies and moths feeding on the nectar of ... «The Northwest Florida Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Live-trapping skunks is the most effective way of removing them …
... often brightly colored body, two pairs of transparent veined wings, large compound eyes, and an aquatic larval stage. The easiest way to tell ... «Albert Lea Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Mosquitoes on the march in area again - Marco Island Sun Times
The district also uses Altosid, an insect growth regulator for larval control. Altosid disrupts the development of the juvenile mosquito, preventing ... «Marco Island Sun Times, Jul 15»
4
Unity College bolsters animal care staffing - Republican Journal
Noonan also was a field intern at the University of Massachusetts, capturing larval salamanders for a landscape genetics study; and a ... «Republican Journal, Jul 15»
5
McMillan: As predators, ant lions are a roaring success - Island Packet
Each sandy depression is home to a larval ant-lion -- a drab, oval, hairy little insect with massive, sickle-like jaws. A sit-and-wait predator, ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Jul 15»
6
Tiger beetles - Journal Advocate
All tiger beetles pass through three larval instars before becoming mature adults. The first instar lasts between one and three weeks. «Journal Advocate, Jul 15»
7
GM mosquitoes check dengue in Brazil - The Hindu
The offspring from the mating of transgenic male A. aegypti mosquitoes with female mosquitoes die before adulthood (at the larval or pupal ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
8
Dreaded dengue returns to Gurgaon, two test positive - The Times of …
We have been running an active anti-larval operation in all suspected areas," said a Civil Hospital doctor. "We will deploy more field workers ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
9
Eco-friendly mosquito control - Troy Daily News - tdn-net.com
The Mosquito Bits quickly knock down the mosquito larval population, while the Mosquito Dunks provide 30 days of control. They are both ... «Troy Daily News, Jul 15»
10
Clearing Mudd; student-teacher sex; Midgets remain
In this 2015 photo provided by Daniel Soluk, an adult Hine's emerald dragonfly hangs from the skin of the last larval stage from which it just ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»

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