pupiparous

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Adjective
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CIDE DICTIONARY

pupiparousa. [Pupa + L. parere to bring forth.].
     Bearing, or containing, a pupa; -- said of the matured larvæ, or larval skins, of certain Diptera.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

pupiparous, adj. Entomol. bringing forth young which are already in a pupal state.

Etymology
mod.L pupipara neut. pl. of pupiparus (as PUPA, parere bring forth)

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