LIFE CYCLE FLASHCARD

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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 are the main stages of a butterfly's life cycle?

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The main stages are egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which some animals change form during their life cycle, such as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

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What do we call the young form of a frog?

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The young form of a frog is called a tadpole.

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What is the first stage of a plant's life cycle?

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The first stage is the seed stage, where a seed begins to grow.

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What do plants need to grow?

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Plants need sunlight, water, air, and nutrients from the soil to grow.

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What is pollination?

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Pollination is the process of transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, allowing plants to reproduce.

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What is a larva?

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A larva is the immature form of an insect that undergoes metamorphosis, like a caterpillar.

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What is the role of a pupa in a butterfly's life cycle?

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The pupa is a resting stage where the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.

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What is the adult stage of a frog called?

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The adult stage of a frog is called a frog.