ephebic

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ephebic (adjective; Greek epi, upon; hebe, puberty): 1. Mature.

2. (Arthropoda: Insecta) The adult; between the neanic and gerontic stage; the winged adult stage.

3. (Bryozoa) Zooids laid down during the phase of astogenic repetition.