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nymph

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

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No Taxon (N)

No Taxon nymph

Explanation of Names

From Greek, nymphe, a chrysalis.

Identification

nymph noun, plural nymphs, adjective nymphal - the immature stage (between egg and adult) of an insect that undergoes simple metamorphosis.

Photos and illustrations of nymphs:

See Also

nymph

naiad

larva

metamorphosis

Print References

Gordh, A Dictionary of Entomology, p. 527 (1)

Internet References

Wikipedia: Nymph (Biology)

Works Cited

1.	A Dictionary of Entomology By George Gordh, David H. Headrick

Contributed by Cotinis on 24 May, 2007 - 9:53pm
Last updated 19 February, 2009 - 10:58am

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