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In Greek mythology, a nymph is a female nature spirit, sometimes bound to a particular location or landform. Nymphs often accompanied various gods and goddesses, and were the frequent target of lusty satyrs.

Subtypes of nymphs include dryads, nereids, naiads


In biology, a nymph is the immature form of insect species that undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

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