The Fascinating World of Butterflies: Metamorphosis, Conservation, and Ecosystem Contributions

The video explores the life cycle of butterflies, detailing their four stages: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly. It explains the metamorphosis process and highlights the ecological importance of butterflies, including their role in pollination. The video also addresses the conservation challenges faced by butterflies, particularly in the United States, and concludes with a quiz on the number of butterfly species worldwide.

What is the process called when a butterfly changes from one stage to another?

• Transmutation

• Evolution

• Metamorphosis

• Photosynthesis

What is the primary focus of a caterpillar's life?

• Flying long distances

• Finding a mate

• Building a nest

• Searching for food

How do caterpillars prepare for their transformation into a chrysalis?

• They dig underground

• They build a cocoon or find a hidden spot

• They fly to a safe place

• They swim to a new location

What is the main diet of adult butterflies?

• Solid foods like leaves

• Insects

• Seeds

• Liquids like pollen and nectar

Approximately how many species of butterflies exist?

• 170,000

• 17,000

• 1,700

• 170