What Are the Life Cycles of Some Animals

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What is the pupa stage in an animal's life cycle?

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The pupa stage is a stage in the life cycle of some animals, like butterflies and beetles, where the animal does not eat and undergoes transformation.

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What does the term 'nymph' refer to in the life cycle of insects?

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Nymph refers to the young stage of certain insects, such as grasshoppers, that resembles the adult but is not fully developed.

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How many stages are there in the life cycle of a butterfly?

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There are four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult.

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What is a similarity between the life cycles of frogs and beetles?

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Both frogs and beetles have young stages that do not look like the adult.

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What is the adult stage in an animal's life cycle?

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The adult stage is the final stage in an animal's life cycle where it is fully developed and can reproduce.

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

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The larva stage, also known as the caterpillar stage, is when the butterfly hatches from the egg and begins to eat and grow.

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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, adult), while incomplete metamorphosis includes three stages (egg, nymph, adult).

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Which animal has a life cycle similar to that of a butterfly?

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The beetle has a life cycle similar to that of a butterfly, as both undergo complete metamorphosis.

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What is the role of the pupa in an animal's life cycle?

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The pupa stage allows the animal to undergo significant changes and develop into its adult form.

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What does it mean when we say an animal has a 'young stage'?

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The young stage refers to the early development phase of an animal, which may look different from the adult.