This is Your Life Cycle

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What is a life cycle?

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A life cycle is the series of stages that an organism goes through from the beginning of its life until it dies.

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What does it mean to molt?

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To molt means to shed old skin or feathers to allow for new growth.

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What is a nymph in the life cycle of a dragonfly?

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A nymph is the immature form of a dragonfly that lives in water before it becomes an adult.

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What comes first in the life cycle of a dragonfly?

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The first stage is the egg.

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What is a multigenre story?

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A multigenre story is a story that combines more than one genre, like fiction and poetry.

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What happens after a dragonfly lays eggs?

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After laying eggs, the dragonfly dies.

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What does 'cumbersome' mean?

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Cumbersome means something that is heavy and difficult to carry or wear.

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What is the last stage of a dragonfly's life cycle?

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The last stage is when the adult dragonfly lays eggs and then dies.

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Why do some animals molt?

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Animals molt to grow, replace damaged skin or feathers, and adapt to their environment.

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What is the purpose of the Bird-B-Gone ad in the story?

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The purpose is to give Dahlia time to rest after molting.