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metamorphosis vs holometaboly

holometaboly vs metamorphosis

metamorphosis and holometaboly both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
metamorphosis Yes No No No
holometaboly Yes No No No
As nouns, holometaboly is a hyponym of metamorphosis; that is, holometaboly is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than metamorphosis:
  • metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
  • holometaboly: complete metamorphosis in insects
metamorphosis (noun) holometaboly (noun)
a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft complete metamorphosis in insects
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 metamorphosis and holometaboly

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