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, typically involving distinct stages.

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What are the main stages of metamorphosis in insects?

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The main stages of metamorphosis in insects are egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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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 its death.

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What do frogs and ladybugs have in common in their life cycles?

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Both frogs and ladybugs start their life cycles as eggs.

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What is the larva stage?

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The larva stage is the second stage in the life cycle of insects, where the organism is often worm-like and primarily focused on eating and growing.

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What does the term 'pupa' refer to?

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The pupa is a stage in the life cycle of some insects where the organism is in a resting state and undergoes transformation into its adult form.

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What does 'molt' mean?

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Molt means shedding skin or exoskeleton to allow for growth in animals.

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What is the adult stage in metamorphosis?

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The adult stage is the final stage in the life cycle of an organism, where it is fully developed and capable of reproduction.

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What is the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

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Complete metamorphosis includes four distinct stages (egg, larva, pupa, adult), while incomplete metamorphosis has three stages (egg, nymph, adult) without a pupal stage.

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What is a nymph?

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A nymph is an immature form of some insects that resembles the adult but is usually smaller and lacks fully developed wings.