larval

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They count the larval webs or nests that the caterpillars group together to form after hatching from eggs laid on Devil's-bit Scabious.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

To understand the contributions from circuit anatomy, Dr. Aksay and his collaborators looked to larval zebrafish.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024

After being exposed to the stress of starvation and physical injury, the comb jellies in Soto-Angel’s care reverted back to a cydippid larval stage.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2024

They’re carnivorous creatures that use stinging tentacles hanging below the surface to catch prey such as copepods, fish eggs, larval fish and smaller plankton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

The insecticide tolerance of young commercial shrimp just past larval life was found to be exceedingly low — measured in parts per billion instead of the more commonly used standard of parts per million.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson