Meaning of hemimetabolous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhɛməməˈtæbələs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   hemimetabolous

   Definitions

   1. (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult

   Synonyms

   • metamorphic