"leptiform" meaning in English

See leptiform in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more leptiform [comparative], most leptiform [superlative]
Etymology: leptus + -form Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|leptus|form}} leptus + -form Head templates: {{en-adj}} leptiform (comparative more leptiform, superlative most leptiform)
  1. (zoology) Having a form somewhat like leptus; said of active insect larvae with three pairs of legs. Categories (topical): Zoology

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