larval
adjective/ˈlɑrvəl/
Frequency rank: #14,219 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a larva, the early immature stage of an insect or other animal.
Example sentence
The scientist studied larval mosquitoes living in the stagnant pond water.
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