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LIFE CYCLE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lifecycle | A series of stages a living thing goes through during its life. |
| metamorphosis | Changing forms dramatically over the course of a life cycle. |
| larvae | The immature form of an insect that often undergoes metamorphosis. Larvae look very different than the adult bug they grow into thanks to the life cycle. |
| chrysalis | A hard shell made by a caterpillar, moth or other insect in which a transformation called metamorphosis happens. In the video we see a caterpillar form a Chrysalis, then it turns into a butterfly. |
| germination | The process of a plant starting to grow from a seed. |
| seedling | A young plant that has recently started to grow from a seed. It is usually only a few inches tall and has roots, stem and just a few leaves. |
| pollination | The transfer of pollen from one flower to the reproductive part of another flower. This is often done by insects that drink nectar from the inside of a flower. |