How Do You Spell AMETABOLIAN?

Pronunciation: [ˌamətˌabˈɒli͡ən] (IPA)

Ametabolian is a scientific term used to describe an insect that does not undergo metamorphosis. The correct spelling of this word is /eɪmətəˈboʊliən/ with IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable begins with the phoneme /eɪ/ which is pronounced like the long ‘a’ in ‘late’. The second syllable contains the phoneme /ə/ known as the schwa sound. The third and fourth syllables are pronounced with the phoneme /tə/ and /boʊ/ respectively. This term is commonly used in entomology, the study of insects.

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AMETABOLIAN Meaning and Definition

  1. Ametabolian is an adjective that refers to a particular type or group of insects that undergo little or no metamorphosis throughout their life cycle. Metamorphosis typically involves a distinct transition from one stage to another, such as egg to larva to pupa to adult, with significant changes in body structure and form. However, ametabolian insects do not experience such transformation or only undergo minimal changes.

    These insects belong to the ametabolous or ametabolic group, characterized by their primitive or simplified mode of development. Ametabolians possess relatively simple body structures that largely resemble their adult form even in the juvenile stages. This means that the immature stages of their life cycle closely resemble the adult form in terms of body shape, size, and overall appearance.

    Some examples of insects that exhibit ametabolism are silverfish, bristletails, and proturans. These creatures possess a direct life cycle, where the hatched offspring closely resemble the adults but are smaller and lack fully developed reproductive organs.

    While most insects undergo metamorphosis to adapt to changing ecological demands and exploit diverse resources, ametabolians have adapted to relatively stable and specialized niches in their environment. This unique developmental strategy can be seen as an evolutionary adaptation to their specific lifestyle and ecological niche.

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Etymology of AMETABOLIAN

The word "ametabolian" is derived from the Greek roots "a-" which means "without" or "not", and "metabolē", meaning "change" or "transformation". The term is used in zoology to describe certain insects that undergo little or no metamorphosis, hence the term "ametabolian".

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