What is another word for hemimetamorphous?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛma͡ɪmtˌamɔːfəs] (IPA) 
Hemimetamorphous refers to a type of incomplete metamorphosis where the offspring undergoes some changes, but not a complete transformation. Synonyms for hemimetamorphous include partial metamorphosis, gradual metamorphosis, and simple metamorphosis. These terms describe the same process of anatomical and physiological changes that occur in the young of certain species of insects or arthropods. In partial metamorphosis, the egg hatches into a nymph that resembles the adult but has undeveloped wings and reproductive organs. The nymph undergoes several molts and gradually develops into an adult. This is different from complete metamorphosis, where the eggs hatch into larvae or caterpillars that go through a pupal stage before emerging as an adult.
