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larval

[lahr-vuhl] / ˈlɑr vəl /
ADJECTIVE
rudimentary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elemental elementary embryonic primitive simple
WEAK
abecedarian basal beginning early immature initial introductory nuts-and-bolts primary simplest uncompleted undeveloped vestigial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complex complicated difficult intricate sophisticated
WEAK
additional advanced derivative developed extra nonessential

Example Sentences

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So far, scientists have identified only the larval stage of the mite.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

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

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

The black dots are larval tracks pushing into an oak, while the white object is a pupa preparing to become an adult.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

These are the larval stages of caddis flies, stoneflies, and mayflies.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson