Two Schistocerca gregaria nymphs beside an adult In biology, a nymph (from Ancient Greek νύμφα nūmphē meaning "bride") is the juvenile form of some invertebrates, particularly insects, which undergoes gradual metamorphosis (hemimetabolism) before reaching its adult stage. [1] Unlike a typical larva, a nymph's overall form already resembles that of the adult, except for a lack of wings (in winged species) and the emergence of genitalia. In addition, while a nymph moults, it never ... Nymph, in Greek mythology, any of a large class of inferior female divinities. The nymphs were usually associated with fertile, growing things, such as trees, or with water. They were not immortal but were extremely long-lived and were on the whole kindly disposed toward men. In ancient Greek folklore, nymphs spark the imagination with their links to nature. I see them as minor deities, each category deeply rooted in different aspects of the natural world. From woodlands to waterways, nymphs embody the essence of the elements they guard. Let’s chat about the various types of nymphs. Take the naiads, nymphs of freshwater sources like springs and streams, and the nereids, who dance through saltwater waves. Then there are the oreads who claim the mountains as ... Although they were ranked below the gods, they were still summoned to attend the assemblies of the gods on Olympus. The Nymphs presided over various natural phenomena--from springs, to clouds, trees, caverns, meadows, and beaches.
