Vocabulary Term Details

Imago

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imago)

In biology, the imago is the last stage an insect attains during its metamorphosis, its process of growth and development; it also is called the imaginal stage, the stage in which the insect attains maturity. It follows the final ecdysis of the immature instars. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Animal developmental stages
N/AInstars
Metamorphosis

This term is used for the following terms: 
Imaginal stage

Approved Date
22-Nov-2013

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