pupiparous

adjective

pu·​pip·​a·​rous

-rəs

1

: producing mature larvae that are ready to pupate at birth

pupiparous insects

2

: of or relating to the Pupipara

pupiparous anatomy

Word History

Etymology

New Latin pupa + -i- + English -parous

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