regressive molting

From ZooTerms (Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology)
Revision as of 13:24, 12 September 2013 by Andreas Plank (Talk | contribs) (1 revision: import_simple_(-definition))

Jump to: navigation, search
regressive molting: (Arthropoda: Insecta) In Isoptera, reversal during metamorphosis, when they are already in the process of developing into a particular caste, back to a less differentiated stage.