Lifecycle of a Butterfly

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Butterfly

• Egg

• Pupa

• Caterpillar

What is the process of shedding old skin for a caterpillar called?

• Metamorphosis

• Transforming

• Molting

• Evolving

What is another name for a caterpillar's cocoon?

• Shell

• Chrysalis

• Nest

• Hive

What does a caterpillar transform into?

• Dragonfly

• Butterfly

• Moth

• Bee

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What is the term for the transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly?

• Metamorphosis

• Development

• Change

• Growth

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Which other animal goes through metamorphosis?

• Elephant

• Frog

• Lion

• Chicken

What is the purpose of the pupa stage for a caterpillar?

• To find a mate

• To eat and grow

• To lay eggs

• To grow wings

What happens to the butterfly after it emerges from the cocoon?

• It stays in the cocoon

• It starts laying eggs immediately

• It flies off to start the cycle again

• It goes back to being a caterpillar

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