알에서 깨어나 번데기가 되기 전까지의 곤충의 어린 형태.
The active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, such as a caterpillar or grub.
예문:
"The butterfly larva consumes large amounts of leaves to prepare for pupation."
"Scientists observed the larva molting its skin several times during growth."
성체가 되기 전 변태 과정을 거치는 동물의 미성숙한 형태.
An immature form of other animals, such as amphibians or invertebrates, that undergo some metamorphosis before reaching adulthood.
예문:
"A tadpole is the aquatic larva of an amphibian such as a frog."
"Metamorphosis transforms the swimming larva into a land-dwelling adult."
고대 로마 신앙에서 죽은 자의 사악한 영혼 또는 유령.
In ancient Roman belief, a malevolent spirit of the dead or a ghost.
예문:
"Ancient Romans performed rituals to appease the restless larva."
"The larva was feared as a vengeful spirit that haunted the living."