Mystery Science "What's the best way...mosquitoes" Vocabulary

metamorphosis

• a process where an animal's body transforms dramatically, such as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly

• a type of metamorphic rock formation

• a stage in the life cycle of mammals

• a method of plant reproduction

larva

• a life stage between egg and pupa for living things that go through metamorphosis

• a stage of development where an organism is fully formed

• a type of adult insect

• a stage where the organism is dormant

engineer

• a person who uses science to come up with solutions to problems

• a professional who designs buildings and structures

• someone who repairs vehicles and machinery

• a scientist who conducts experiments in a lab

life cycle

• the stages of life, including birth, growth, reproduction, and death

• the process of aging and decline

• the stages of a plant's growth from seed to flower

• the phases of a business from startup to closure

disease

• a condition that makes a living thing unhealthy; illness or sickness

• a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

• an abnormal growth of cells

• a temporary condition caused by environmental factors

swamp

• a habitat covered in water and filled with many trees

• a dry area with little vegetation

• a mountainous region with high elevation

• a flat area with grasslands

design

• to make a plan for creating or doing something

• to randomly create something without a plan

• to destroy or dismantle an object

• to analyze existing designs for improvement

constraint

• something that limits what you can do

• a type of physical barrier

• a method of relaxation

• a form of encouragement

pupa

• a life stage between larva and adult for animals that go through metamorphosis

• a type of insect that does not undergo metamorphosis

• a stage where animals are fully developed and ready to reproduce

• a larval stage that occurs after the adult stage

observe

• to pay close attention to something

• to ignore something completely

• to make a loud noise

• to move quickly from one place to another