larva [larvae] (a stage of growth) noun [UK: ˈlɑː.və] [US: ˈlɑːr.və]
larvanoun {f}The life cycle of an amphibian consists of three stages: egg, larva and adult. = El ciclo de vida de los anfibios consta de tres etapas: huevo, larva y adulto.
larval (of or relating to a larva or larvae, being a larva, larval-like, undeveloped) adjective [UK: ˈlɑːv.l̩] [US: ˈlɑːr.vl̩]