a. and sb. Zool. [f. prec. + -IAN: cf. agamian.] A. adj. Belonging to the Ametabola. B. sb. An insect of this sub-class.
1835. Kirby, Habits & Inst. Anim., II. xiv. 18. Dr. Leach divides Insects into Ametabolians and Metabolians.
1875. Blake, Zool., 243. Diœcious and ametabolian.
