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postlarva

noun
post·​larva | \ "+\

Definition of postlarva

: an immature fish after complete absorption of the yolk sac but before it has attained the appearance of a miniature adult : an advanced fry

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post-larval \ "+ \ adjective

History and Etymology for postlarva

New Latin, from post- + larva

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