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Not Quite Mature Insects Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PUPAE" which means:
- noun
- • An insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pupae were carefully collected for scientific research."
- • "The pupae of butterflies undergo metamorphosis before emerging as adults."
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