Metabola

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metabola(n = noun.animal) holometabola - insects that undergo complete metamorphosis; Array

is a kind of insect

Metabola, n. [NL., from Gr. change; beyond + to throw.].

A change or mutation; a change of disease, symptoms, or treatment. [1913 Webster]

Metabola, n. pl. [NL. See 1st Metabola.].

A comprehensive group of insects, including those that undegro a metamorphosis. [1913 Webster]

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