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holometaboly vs metamorphosis

metamorphosis vs holometaboly

holometaboly and metamorphosis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
holometaboly Yes No No No
metamorphosis Yes No No No
As nouns, metamorphosis is a hypernym of holometaboly; that is, metamorphosis is a word with a broader meaning than holometaboly:
  • holometaboly: complete metamorphosis in insects
  • metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Other hypernyms of holometaboly include metabolism.
holometaboly (noun) metamorphosis (noun)
complete metamorphosis in insects a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Difference between holometaboly and metamorphosis

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