larva

[lahr´vah] (pl. lar´vae) (L.)

1. an independent, immature stage in the life cycle of an animal, in which it is markedly unlike the parent and must undergo changes in form and size to reach the adult stage.

2. something that resembles such an immature animal.

larva cur´rens a rapidly progressive creeping eruption caused by autoinoculation of larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis that migrate to and mature at the anus in intestinal infections with the parasite.

cutaneous larva mi´grans (larva mi´grans) a convoluted threadlike skin eruption that appears to migrate, caused by the burrowing beneath the skin of roundworm larvae, particularly of the species Ancylostoma; similar lesions are caused by the larvae of botflies. Called also creeping eruption.

ocular larva migrans infection of the eye with larvae of the roundworm Toxocara canis or T. cati, which may lodge in the choroid or retina or migrate to the vitreous; on the death of the larvae, a granulomatous inflammation occurs, the lesion varying from a translucent elevation of the retina to massive retinal detachment and pseudoglioma.

visceral larva migrans a condition due to prolonged migration by the skin larvae of animal nematodes in human tissue other than skin; commonly caused by larvae of the roundworms Toxocara canis and T. cati.

Larvae

Immature forms of certain worms.

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Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) under anti-dengue drive had inspected 2948 houses and removed dengue larvae from 73 points.

Rains heighten dengue threat

alexandri larvae, from the same batch, with 1.28 [+ or -] 0.05 cm and 29 [+ or -] 3.0 mg, of total length and weight, respectively were distributed with 5 L-aquariums, at density of 7 larvae [L.sup.-1] (40 larvae [aquarium.sup.-1]).

Accidentally catching of the catfish Lophiosilurus alexandri (Steindachner, 1876) larvae in aquariums with different colors/ Interferencia de cores de aquarios nas larvas do bagre Lophiosilurus alexandri (Steindachner, 1876) e seu tratador

She said under-construction buildings should be checked thoroughly as dengue larvae are mostly found in such premises.

As Ramazan enters its second week, Rawalpindi residents complain about expensive, substandard

Dr Zeeshan called upon the residents to keep an eye on junkyards, schools and under construction buildings which leads to the spread of dengue larvae and to leave no place wet or with stagnant water.

ADC directs to implement SOP's regarding dengue

There are thus contradictory observations in previous studies regarding food consumption and crop damage by baculovirus infected larvae as compared to healthy larvae.

Infection with Spodoptera litura NPV Reduces Food Consumption and Weight Gain of Spodoptera litura Larvae

The administration began addressing the problem in October 2017, when it revised policies to introduce exemplary standards for breeding and inspecting larvae for food waste disposal.

Gov't embraces insects to feed on mounds of food waste

The eruption starts with an erythematous, pruritic papule at the site of entrance of larvae. The creeping activity of these parasites produce migratory thread like lesion.

Extensive cutaneous larva migrans: A case report

brasiliensis larvae were collected from a permanent protection area (20[degrees]26'25"S, 55[degrees]39'21"W) belonging to the Universidade Estadual do Mato Grosso do Sul in the municipality of Aquidauana, in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Cannibalism among Myrmeleon brasiliensis larvae (Navas, 1914) (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae)/Canibalismo entre as larvas Myrmeleon brasiliensis (Navas, 1914) (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae)

The life cycle of lobster has a long-pelagic phase during which larvae are exposed to currents that may affect, as they reach stage IV, their distribution upon settlement.

Effect of temperature on the behavior of stage IV American lobster (Homarus americanus) larvae

Planktotrophic echinoid larvae (echinoplutei) are provided with limited maternal investment and rely heavily on exogenous resources (e.g., phytoplankton) for growth to competency for metamorphosis.

Gene expression changes associated with the developmental plasticity of sea urchin larvae in response to food availability

TAPEWORMS: Humans can become infected by tapeworms, but it takes some doing; just as with dogs, a human has to ingest a flea that is infected with tapeworm larvae in order to become infected himself.

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Robert and Gerard (1999) report that to improve techniques of mollusc larviculture, it is important to develop systems with a continuous supply of food in the cultivation of larvae and post larvae, as this is one of the most promising methods.

Effects of stocking-density in flow-through system on the mussel Perna perna larval survival/Efeitos da densidade de estocagem em sistema continuo na sobrevivencia de larvas do mexilhao Perna perna