PAHMA controlled list—Phase

default

adult/mature

subadult/immature

egg

larva

seed

indeterminate

unknown

Definition

A textual expression of the age or developmental phase of a natural science
specimen.

How to record

Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalisation. Maintain a list of standard
terms.

Examples

adult; imago; larva; nymph; pupa

Use

Record once only for a specimen.