nymphal

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a nymph or nymphs; nymphean.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

larval nymph pupa pupal instar nymphet nymphe nymphean ninfa

Examples

Biology Ecology Dragonflies and damselflies are predatory both in the aquatic nymphal and adult stages. Source: Internet

These young mites move about on the skin and molt into a " nymphal " stage, before maturing as adults, which live three to four weeks in the host's skin. Source: Internet

These nymphs go through three nymphal instars during a 2–3-week period. Source: Internet

The veins carry haemolymph which is pumped in at the time of emergence from the nymphal stage to expand the wings. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nymphaeaceous nymphaeid nymphaeum nymphalid nymphalid butterfly Nymphalidae