What is another word for hemimetamorphic?
Pronunciation: [hˌɛma͡ɪmtɐmˈɔːfɪk] (IPA) 
Hemimetamorphic is used to describe organisms that undergo partial metamorphosis. Some synonyms for this word include hemimetabolic, incomplete metamorphosis, and gradual metamorphosis. These terms are commonly used in biology to describe the development of various insects such as grasshoppers and cockroaches, where the insect goes through three stages- egg, nymph, and adult. During the nymph stage, the insect resembles the adult but lacks wings and reproductive organs. These synonyms are helpful in understanding the process of metamorphosis in insects that undergo partial or incomplete changes. Hemimetabolous animals are interesting to study and provide insight into the adaptations of different species in different environments.
