Pupipara

plural noun

Pu·​pip·​a·​ra

pyüˈpipərə

: a division of Diptera in which the young are born as mature maggots ready to become pupae (as of the sheep ked or horse tick)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pupa + -i- + -para (from Latin, neuter plural of -parus -parous)

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