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larva
larva (pl. larvae) The juvenile stage in the life cycle of most invertebrates, amphibians, and fish, which hatches from the egg, is unlike the adult in form, and is normally incapable of sexual reproduction (see
paedogenesis). It develops into the adult by undergoing
metamorphosis. Larvae can feed themselves and are otherwise self-supporting. Examples are the tadpoles of frogs, the caterpillars of butterflies, and the ciliated planktonic larvae of many marine animals. Compare
nymph.
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Attraction of larvae of the armyworm Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to coloured surfaces
Magazine article from: European Journal of Entomology; 1/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...Spodoplera litura, visual attraction of larvae, colour Abstract. Attraction of first instar larvae of Spodoptera litura to different colours...effective visual attractants for trapping the larvae during dispersal. The larvae were presented...
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Mature larvae of Hydroporus signatus Sharp (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) as substrates for Peritrichida.(SHORTER COMMUNICATION)(Report)
Magazine article from: Georgia Journal of Science; 12/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ABSTRACT Mature larvae of Hydroporus signatus...Peritrichida, beetle larva; southeastern United...Dytiscid larvae identified by distribution...abdominal segment. A single larva had one colony on the...the remaining infested larvae, suggesting a degree...
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Leucopis annulipes larvae (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae) use a furtive predation strategy within aphid colonies
Magazine article from: European Journal of Entomology; 7/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...determine whether the predation strategy of larvae of the aphidophagous silver fly Leucopis...Chamaemyiidae) is furtive, as are larvae of the aphidophagous midge Aphidoletes...active like aphidophagous ladybird beetle larvae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). The impact...
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Larva currens in a case of Organophosphorous poisoning.(Case Report)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology; 4/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...1] These larvae migrate 2-3 cms per day. The larva of Strongyloides...motile rhabditiform larvae of Strongyloids...considered as larva currens due to...of filariform larvae to various organs...common casue of larva currens and lesions...
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Grub-like larvae of Neuroptera (Insecta): a morphological review of the families Ithonidae and Polystoechotidae and a description of Oliarces clara
Magazine article from: European Journal of Entomology; 1/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...Polystoechotidae, Neuroptera, larva, description, morphology...Abstract. First instar larvae of Polystoechotidae...Ithone, Oliarces). Larvae of Ithone have numerous...shaped first instar larva with reduced abdominal...appearance of Ithone larvae have puzzled subsequent...the grub-shaped ...
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Cutaneous larva migrans of the genitalia
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 7/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; Sir, Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a...the skin by hookworm larvae. Common sites of involvement...After penetration, the larva can lie quiescent for...itchy. Large number of larvae may be active at the...loops and tracks. The larva usually lies somewhat...
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Feeding by larvae of the mussel mytilus galloprovincialis on red-tide dinoflagellates.
Magazine article from: Journal of Shellfish Research; 4/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...ABSTRACT To investigate feeding by the larvae of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis...grazing rates of M. galloprovincialis larvae as a function of larval age and prey concentration...Isochrysis galbana as a control species. The larvae were able to ingest all dinoflagellates...
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Extensive larva migrans
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 11/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...INTRODUCTION Cutaneous larva migrans is a common...subsequent migration of larvae of various nematode...arms. DISCUSSION Larva migrans, also known...the skin caused by larvae of nematodes...eruption.[3] Larva migrans occurring...a large number of larvae are active at the...
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Tasa de crecimiento en larvas de Sardinella aurita Valenciennes, 1847 (Pisces: Clupeidae) del morro de Puerto Santo, Venezuela.(COMUNICACIONES/REPORTS/COMUNICACOES)
Magazine article from: Interciencia; 5/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...growth of 221 sardine larvae from Morro de Puerto...nucleic acids were RNA/larvae= 1.53[micro]g and DNA/larvae= 0.62[micro...otolitos sagitta de larvas de Sardinella aurita...nucleicos foram de ARN/larva= 1,53 [micron...
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Sand dollar larvae use cloning to 'make change,' confound predators.
Newspaper article from: Health & Medicine Week; 3/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...resulted in a small new larva and the original larva substantially smaller than it had been. The larvae responded to the general...if only one of the two larvae that result from cloning...if both the original larva and the clone survive...
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larva
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
larva independent, immature...typical adult form. Larvae occur in almost...hosts. Vertebrate Larvae Among vertebrates...larval stages; the larva of the eel is interesting...caterpillars as larvae, each equipped...milkweed worm (the larva of the monarch...
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Cutaneous Larva Migrans
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Cutaneous Larva Migrans Definition Cutaneous larvae migrans is a parasitic skin disease caused by a hookworm larvae that usually infests dogs, cats, and...animal feces. Description Cutaneous larvae migrans (also called "creeping eruption...
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dipleurula larva
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
dipleurula larva A type of echinoderm ( Echinodermata ) larva that incorporates features common to all types of echinoderm larvae and is hypothetically the ancestral...between this and the tornaria larva indicate affinities between Echinodermata...
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planula larva
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
planula larva In coelenterates, a free-swimming, ciliated, elongated, radially symmetrical larva that has distinct anterior and posterior...an organism very similar to the planula larva gave rise to the Animalia , for which reason...
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copepodid larva
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
copepodid larva Series of larval stages, usually five...Copepoda . Typically, the first copepodid larva shows no abdominal segmentation, and there...thoracic limbs. Otherwise, copepodid larvae display the general features of the adult...
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