Exploring the Stages of Butterfly Metamorphosis

The video explains the life cycle of a butterfly, detailing its transformation through four stages: egg, caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly. This process, known as metamorphosis, is a spectacular physical transformation. The video also compares this process to other animals like frogs, which undergo similar changes. It encourages viewers to think about other animals that experience metamorphosis and reflect on their own physical changes.

What is the initial form of a butterfly before it transforms?

• Spider

• Caterpillar

• Ant

• Bee

What is the purpose of a butterfly's colorful wings?

• To scare predators

• For attracting mates

• For camouflage

• All of the above

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

• Adult

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

What does a caterpillar do immediately after hatching from the egg?

• Start eating leaves

• Build a cocoon

• Fly

• Sleep

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What is molting in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Turning into a pupa

• Laying eggs

• Flying for the first time

• Shedding old skin for new skin

What is another name for a butterfly's cocoon?

• Shell

• Nest

• Chrysalis

• Burrow

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During which stage does a caterpillar grow its wings?

• Adult

• Pupa

• Larva

• Egg

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

• Adult

• Pupa

• Egg

• Larva

What is metamorphosis in the context of a butterfly?

• The transformation from a young form to an adult form

• The change from larva to pupa

• The act of flying for the first time

• The process of laying eggs

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Which other animal goes through a metamorphosis similar to a butterfly?

• Elephant

• Shark

• Frog

• Cat

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