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личинка

Translation of личинка

larva

Meaning of личинка

Russian

Ранняя стадия развития насекомого, обычно отличающаяся от взрослой

English

the immature form of an insect between the egg and pupa or adult stages

larva

Transcription and pronunciation of личинка

личи́нка

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[lʲɪˈt͡ɕinkə]
In Latin letters
lichinka

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  1. A larva wiggles under the leaf.

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    Личинка шевелится под листом.

  2. The microscope shows a tiny larva.

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    Под микроскопом видно крошечную личинку.

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Caterpillar: the larva of a butterfly or moth.

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What does личинка mean?

the immature form of an insect between the egg and pupa or adult stages

How do you pronounce личинка?

личинка is pronounced [lʲɪˈt͡ɕinkə], in Latin letters “lichinka”.

How is личинка used in a sentence?

A larva wiggles under the leaf. Translation: Личинка шевелится под листом.

Is личинка part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, личинка (larva) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is личинка part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, личинка (larva) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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