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metabolism vs holometaboly

holometaboly vs metabolism

metabolism and holometaboly both are nouns.

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

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