postembryo en · NOUN
Etymology
From post- + embryo.
Meanings
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A newly-hatched arachnid.
The postembryos of most species exhibit long periods of immobility interrupted at lengthy intervals by feeble contractions of the legs and rudimentary mouthparts.
2013, Fred Punzo, Desert Arthropods: Life History Variations:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| postembryos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |