Nymph
Nymph
Nymph (/nɪmf/; from Ancient Greek: νύμφη, nýmphē) is a term used in the medical field to refer to the immature form of some invertebrates, particularly insects, which undergo incomplete metamorphosis (hemimetabolism).
Etymology
The term "nymph" is derived from the Ancient Greek νύμφη (nýmphē), which traditionally refers to a young female deity associated with natural features such as trees, mountains, and bodies of water. In the context of entomology, the term was adopted to describe the immature stages of insects that do not undergo a pupal stage.
Related Terms
- Hemimetabolism: A type of insect development that includes a nymph stage. Insects that undergo hemimetabolism are said to be hemimetabolous.
- Metamorphosis: A biological process involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the animal's body structure through cell growth and differentiation.
- Invertebrate: Animals that neither possess nor develop a vertebral column, derived from the notochord.
- Entomology: The scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nymph
- Wikipedia's article - Nymph
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