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Life Cycles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| metamorphosis | a major change in the form or structure of an insect to become an adult |
| reproduction | the creation of offspring within the same species |
| nymph | young insect that is smaller version of the adult |
| larva | wingless, worm-like form of a young insect |
| mature | organism in adult form when a species can produce offspring |
| pupa | stage of the life cycle when organism goes into cocoon or chrysalis |