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instar

/ɪnˈstɑr/ noun · British & US
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What does instar mean?

noun

A stage in the development of an insect, typically marked by a moult. A particular stage or phase in the development of something.

Example

"The instar of a butterfly is the stage between the larval and pupal stages."

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