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Instars

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instars)

An instar (from the Latin "form", "likeness") is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, between each molt (ecdysis), until sexual maturity is reached. (Wikipedia)

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Animal developmental stages
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Insects

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Approved Date
22-Nov-2013

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