n. 龄(幼虫两次蜕皮间的虫期)

[医] 龄[虫](幼虫两次蜕皮之间)

[ noun ]
an insect or other arthropod between molts
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Instar \In"star`\, n.
a postembryonic stage of life of an arthropod, especially an
insect, between two successive molts; also, the arthropod
when in that stage of life.
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Instar \In*star"\, v. t.
To stud as with stars. [R.] ``A golden throne instarred with
gems.'' --J. Barlow.