EPIMORPHIC

epimorphic

(adjective) characterized by incomplete metamorphosis; having the same number of body segments in successive stages

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

epimorphic (not comparable)

(zoology, of an insect larva) That becomes segmented prior to hatching.

(maths) Relating to an epimorphism.

Source: Wiktionary



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