Metamorphosis Foldable Quiz

Select the insects below that undergo complete metamorphosis.

• beetles

• cockroaches

• butterflies

• mosquitos

Select the insects below that undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

• beetles

• cockroaches

• termites

• crickets

A LOT of food needs to be consumed during this stage to help with growth.

• egg

• larva

• pupa

• adult

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

This stage is spent in a cocoon almost lifeless.

• egg

• larva

• pupa

• adult

This is the first stage in the metamorphosis.

• egg

• larva

• pupa

• adult

This stage has fully functional wings and is ready to fly.

• egg

• larva

• pupa

• adult

During an incomplete metamorphosis, the egg hatches into a _____.

• larva

• nymph

• egg

• pupa

This stage is a smaller version of the adult insect.

• larva

• nymph

• egg

• pupa

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NGSS.3-LS1-1

A nymph outgrows its exoskeleton many times until it becomes a(n) _____.

• larva

• adult

• egg

• pupa

This stage is a soft worm-like form.

• egg

• larva

• nymph

• pupa