1. subadult - Noun
2. subadult - Adjective
Not yet adult.
(entomology) Final instar before reaching sexual maturity.
subadult (plural subadults)
A person who, or animal that, is not yet an adult.
Adult and subadult males do not show clear annual patterns, maximum abundance being found from October to January. Source: Internet
Food habits of subadult striped bass in Lake Mead Arizona-Nevada. Source: Internet
From February to July, subadult devils derive 35.8% of their biomass intake from arboreal life, 12.2% being small birds and 23.2% being possums. Source: Internet
In these New Jersey nests, mainly subadult and small adults were taken, ranging in carapace length from convert. Source: Internet
Furthermore, when a new male lion takes over the pride, subadult lions, both male and female, may be evicted. Source: Internet
Orangutans usually travel alone, but they may travel in small groups in their subadult years. Source: Internet