Vocabulary : Larungoscope to Larves
Larungoscope : An instrument, consisting of an arrangement of two mirrors, for reflecting light upon the larynx, and for examining its image.Larva : Any young insect from the time that it hatches from the egg until it becomes a pupa, or chrysalis. During this time it usually molts several times, and may change its form or color each time. The larvae of many insects are much like the adults in form and habits, but have no trace of wings, the rudimentary wings appearing only in the pupa stage. In other groups of insects the larvae are totally unlike the parents in structure and habits, and are called caterpillars, grubs, maggots, etc. ;; The early, immature form of any animal when more or less of a metamorphosis takes place, before the assumption of the mature shape.
Larvae : of Larva
Larval : Of or pertaining to a larva.
Larvalia : An order of Tunicata, including Appendicularia, and allied genera; -- so called because certain larval features are retained by them through life. Called also Copelata. See Appendicularia.
