Plant and Animal Life Cycles

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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 stages of a mammal's life cycle?

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The stages include birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

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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 from egg to larva to adult.

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What is the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

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Complete metamorphosis includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Incomplete metamorphosis has three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.

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What is a seedling?

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A seedling is a young plant that develops from a seed.

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What does it mean for a plant to be dormant?

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Dormancy is a period when a plant is inactive and does not grow, often to survive unfavorable conditions.

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What is the role of a pupa in complete metamorphosis?

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The pupa is a resting stage where the larva transforms into an adult.

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What is the purpose of a life cycle?

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The purpose of a life cycle is to ensure the continuation of a species through reproduction.

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What is an example of an animal that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?

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An example of an animal that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis is a grasshopper.

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What is an example of an animal that undergoes complete metamorphosis?

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An example of an animal that undergoes complete metamorphosis is a butterfly.