Comparing Life Cycles of Insects

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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 reproduces.

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What are the main stages of an insect's life cycle?

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The main stages are egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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What happens during the larva stage?

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The larva grows and eats a lot, preparing for the next stage.

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What is the pupa stage?

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The pupa stage is when the insect is in a cocoon or casing, undergoing transformation into an adult.

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How does a lady beetle change during its life cycle?

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A lady beetle changes body shape when it becomes an adult.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.

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What is the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

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Complete metamorphosis has four stages (egg, larva, pupa, adult), while incomplete metamorphosis has three stages (egg, nymph, adult).

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What is a nymph?

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

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What do insects need to grow?

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Insects need food, water, and the right environment 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 produce seeds.