noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The dipterad is an important stage in the life cycle of polyclad flatworms.

Definition:The series of stages that an organism undergoes from birth or hatching to death.

From life cycle

Example:During the larval stage, the dipterad transforms into a polyp in the sessile phase of polyclad flatworms.

Definition:The stage of an organism's development between hatching and the attainment of the adult form, often characterized by significant physical and physiological changes.

From larval stage