teneral in a sentence
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Definition
TENERAL (adjective): referring to the stage in an insect's life, particularly after molting, when it is newly emerged, soft, and not yet fully hardened or developed.
Sample Sentences
- The teneral stage of the dragonfly is crucial for its development.
- After molting, the butterfly emerged in a teneral state, its wings still soft and crumpled.
- Teneral insects often exhibit bright colors that fade as they mature.
- In the teneral phase, many species are particularly vulnerable to predators.
- Observing a teneral grasshopper can be a rare and exciting experience for entomologists.