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Pupal

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pu·pa  (pyp)
n. pl. pu·pae (-p) or pu·pas
The nonfeeding stage between the larva and adult in the metamorphosis of holometabolous insects, during which the larva typically undergoes complete transformation within a protective cocoon or hardened case.
[Latin ppa, girl, doll.]
pupal adj.
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Adj.1.pupal - of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage; "the pupal stage"
immature - not yet mature
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