What is another word for hemimetabolous?
Pronunciation: [hˌɛma͡ɪmətˈabɒləs] (IPA) 
Hemimetabolous is a term used in biology to describe a certain type of insect metamorphosis, where the juvenile form doesn't go through a complete metamorphosis like caterpillars and larvae do. Instead, they undergo a partial metamorphosis and only change in size and shape, not in function. Synonyms for hemimetabolous include incomplete metamorphosis, gradual metamorphosis, and simple metamorphosis. Other similar terms that are used in biology to describe different types of metamorphosis include complete metamorphosis, holometabolous, and pupal metamorphosis. Each of these terms describes different types of metamorphosis and can be used to describe various types of insects and their life cycles.
