Metamorphosis

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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 types of metamorphosis?

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The two types of metamorphosis 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 includes four distinct 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 includes three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.

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What is the first stage of both complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

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

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How many legs do insects have?

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Insects have 6 legs.

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How many stages are in complete metamorphosis?

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Complete metamorphosis has 4 stages.

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How many stages are in incomplete metamorphosis?

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Incomplete metamorphosis has 3 stages.

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What is a larva?

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A larva is the immature form of an insect that undergoes metamorphosis, typically looking very different from the adult.

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What is a pupa?

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A pupa is a stage in complete metamorphosis where the larva transforms into an adult, often occurring in a protective casing.