Bee Life Cycle and Metamorphosis

Nick introduces the concept of insect life cycles, focusing on complete metamorphosis, which includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Using bees as an example, he explains each stage in detail. He also contrasts this with incomplete metamorphosis, where insects like grasshoppers and dragonflies grow through more general stages without a pupa phase. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to ask questions and leave comments.

What is the term used to describe the life cycle of insects with four distinct stages?

• Simple Metamorphosis

• Partial Metamorphosis

• Complex Metamorphosis

• Complete Metamorphosis

How many stages are there in complete metamorphosis?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

What is the first stage of a bee's life cycle?

• Larva

• Pupa

• Egg

• Adult

Which stage of the bee's life cycle is described as a soft, worm-like creature?

• Adult

• Larva

• Egg

• Pupa

What happens to a bee larva after it grows big?

• It remains a larva

• It becomes an egg

• It becomes an adult

• It forms a pupa

What is the purpose of the pupa stage in a bee's life cycle?

• To feed the larva

• To lay eggs

• To protect the larva

• To transition to adulthood

Which stage in the bee's life cycle is similar to a butterfly's cocoon?

• Adult

• Pupa

• Larva

• Egg

Which of the following insects undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?

• Butterfly

• Bee

• Grasshopper

• Moth

What is the main difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

• Number of stages

• Color of insects

• Size of insects

• Type of insects

During incomplete metamorphosis, what do insects shed as they grow?

• Exoskeleton

• Antennae

• Legs

• Wings