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holometaboly vs metabolism

metabolism vs holometaboly

holometaboly and metabolism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
holometaboly Yes No No No
metabolism Yes No No No
As nouns, metabolism is a hypernym of holometaboly; that is, metabolism is a word with a broader meaning than holometaboly:
  • holometaboly: complete metamorphosis in insects
  • metabolism: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Other hypernyms of holometaboly include metamorphosis.
holometaboly (noun) metabolism (noun)
complete metamorphosis in insects the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Difference between holometaboly and metabolism

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