幼体 (yòu tǐ) — larva; the young (of animals); juvenile

Definition

A biology term for the early life stage of an animal — covers both 'larva' (insects, amphibians) and 'juvenile' (fish, marine life). More technical than 动物, and distinct from 幼虫 which is specific to insect larvae.

noun

larvathe young (of animals)juvenile

Measure word · 个

Examples

幼体。
Zhè zhǒng kūn chóng de yòu tǐ shēng huó zài shuǐ zhōng.
The larvae of this insect live in water.
幼体。
Kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán jiū yú lèi de yòu tǐ fā yù guò chéng.
Scientists are studying the juvenile development process of fish.
幼体。
Hǎi yáng bǎo hù qū wèi xǔ duō hǎi yáng shēng wù de yòu tǐ tí gōng le bì hù suǒ.
Marine protected areas provide shelter for the young of many marine organisms.

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