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Life Cycle Stages
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Definition
: The continuous sequence of changes undergone by metamorphosing insects and other animals during the post-embryonic development process.
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord IM with name of organism with /growth (IM)
Examples
Larva
;
Nymph
;
Oocysts
;
Pupa
;
Schizonts
;
Trophozoites
Other names
Life Cycle; Stages, Life Cycle; Stage, Life Cycle; Life Cycle Stage; Life Cycles; Cycles, Life; Cycle, Life