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| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 32% | 11 | Relating to the metamorphosis of an insect into its adult form | |
| 3 | 31% | 10 | The final adult stage of an insect before reaching its fully mature form | |
Insect In Its Adult Form Crossword Clue
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IMAGO which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IMAGO
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "IMAGO" which means:
- noun
- • (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
- • An adult insect produced after metamorphosis
An example sentence would be:
- • "The imago is the final stage of development in an insect's life cycle."
- • "The imago of a butterfly is its adult form."
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3 | A pre-adult stage of development in insects, resembling the adult form | |
4 | Insect stage between larva and adult
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5 | Last stage of adult insect
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30 Apr 2010 | The Guardian Quick / 30 Apr 2010 |
6 | Sexually mature adult insect
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7 | The adult form of an insect known for its sand-dwelling larvae |
