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Unit 10
Life Cycles
Question | Answer |
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A change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means. | Metamorphosis |
A type of development consisting of four distinct stages - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. | Complete Metamorphosis |
A type of development consisting of three stages - egg, nymph, and adult | Incomplete Metamorphosis |
The stage of incomplete metamorphosis during which an insect eats and grows and resembles a smaller version of the adult. | Nymph |
The first stage in the life cycle of many organisms, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and insects. | Egg |
The stage of complete metamorphosis during which the organism resembles a worm. | Larva |
A fully grown organism that can reproduce. | Adult |
A protective covering; a sheltered state or stage of being or growth. | Chrysalis |
The stage of complete metamorphosis during which the organism seems to be at rest, and new body parts are forming. | Pupa |