instar
US /ˈɪnstɑːr/
UK /ˈɪnstɑː/
名詞
齢期, 幼虫期
a developmental stage of an arthropod (such as an insect) between molts
例:
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The caterpillar is currently in its third instar.
イモムシは現在、3齢幼虫の段階です。
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Each instar represents a period of growth and development.
各齢期は成長と発達の期間を表します。