larva

noun

  • A baby insect or frog that has just hatched from an egg and looks very different from the adult. For example, a caterpillar is a larva of a butterfly.
  • The early stage of some animals, like insects and frogs, that is not yet fully grown.
  • A young animal that is still changing and growing into its adult form.


Word Explanation:

  • A larva is the early stage of some insects. It comes after the egg and before it becomes an adult. For example, a caterpillar is a larva that will change into a butterfly.

Word in hindi

लार्वा (Larva) in Hindi

Larva

Other variations in hindi

  • लार्वा (Larva) in Hindi Larva
  • कीड़ा (Keeda) in Hindi Keeda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'larva' mean?

A larva is a young form of an insect that looks very different from the adult. It usually comes from an egg and will grow into a bigger insect.

How do you pronounce 'larva'?

You say 'larva' like this: LAR-vuh.

What is the origin of the word 'larva'?

The word 'larva' comes from Latin, where it means 'ghost' or 'mask', because the larva looks different from the adult insect.

What is the meaning of 'larva' in Hindi?

The word 'larva' in Hindi is 'लार्वा' (Lārvā).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

A larva is a baby insect that looks very different from its adult form! It often eats a lot to grow big and strong.

Proverb

You can't judge a book by its cover, meaning you shouldn't judge something by how it looks on the outside.

Quote

"The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity." - George Carlin

Mini blog:

The Tiny Caterpillar's Adventure

Have you ever seen a tiny caterpillar? That little creature is a larva! Just like in Sowmya Rajendran's stories, where magic happens in the most unexpected places, a larva is full of surprises.

It munches on leaves, growing bigger and bigger. Soon, it will wrap itself up in a cozy cocoon. Can you guess what happens next?

That's right! It transforms into a beautiful butterfly!

So, next time you see a caterpillar, remember it’s a larva on a big adventure, waiting to become something amazing. Nature is full of wonders, just like in our favorite tales!