Larva

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006448",
  "term": "Larva",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An immature, distinct juvenile form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis to reach its adult stage. Larvae often have a different morphology, habitat, and diet compared to the adult, allowing them to exploit different ecological niches. This developmental stage is common in insects, amphibians, and many marine invertebrates, such as the caterpillar of a butterfly or the tadpole of a frog.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 903 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/larva/"
}