Insect Life Cycles and Metamorphosis

Insect Life Cycles and Metamorphosis

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science

4th - 8th Grade

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Aiden Montgomery

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The video introduces the praying mantis and explains the life stages of insects, focusing on complete and incomplete metamorphosis. It details the life cycles of butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and cicadas, highlighting the differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis. The praying mantis is used as an example of incomplete metamorphosis, while the cicada's unique life cycle is also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason a praying mantis is named as such?

Because it prays before eating

It is a religious symbol

Due to its praying-like posture

It has a prayer-like song

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the complete metamorphosis of a butterfly?

Egg

Pupa

Adult

Nymph

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the worm-like stage of a butterfly?

Maggot

Nymph

Grub

Caterpillar

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which stage does a butterfly form a chrysalis?

Egg

Adult

Larva

Pupa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

Incomplete metamorphosis involves a cocoon

Complete metamorphosis has a nymph stage

Incomplete metamorphosis includes a pupa stage

Complete metamorphosis involves four distinct stages

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many life stages does a praying mantis go through?

Two

Three

Four

Five

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the outer covering of an insect?

Carapace

Endoskeleton

Exoskeleton

Shell

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