Metamorphosis Flashcard

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which some animals undergo a significant change in form or structure during their life cycle.

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What are the two main types of metamorphosis in insects?

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The two main types of metamorphosis in insects are complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis.

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What is complete metamorphosis?

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Complete metamorphosis is a type of metamorphosis that has four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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What is incomplete metamorphosis?

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Incomplete metamorphosis is a type of metamorphosis that has three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.

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What stage comes first in both complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

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The first stage in both complete and incomplete metamorphosis is the egg stage.

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What is a nymph?

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A nymph is a young stage of an insect that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis, resembling a smaller version of the adult.

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What is a larva?

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A larva is the second stage in complete metamorphosis, which looks very different from the adult and often has a different diet.

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What is a pupa?

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A pupa is the third stage in complete metamorphosis, where the insect undergoes transformation into its adult form.

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How many stages are there in incomplete metamorphosis?

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There are 3 stages in incomplete metamorphosis: egg, nymph, and adult.

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How many stages are there in complete metamorphosis?

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There are 4 stages in complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.