Metamorphosis

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which certain animals undergo a significant change in form or structure from birth to adulthood.

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What are the two main types of metamorphosis?

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The two main types of metamorphosis are complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis.

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What are the stages of complete metamorphosis?

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The stages of complete metamorphosis are egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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What are the stages of incomplete metamorphosis?

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The stages of incomplete metamorphosis are egg, nymph, and adult.

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What is a larva?

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A larva is the immature form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis, typically looking very different from the adult.

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What is a pupa?

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A pupa is a stage in complete metamorphosis where the larva transforms into an adult, often occurring in a protective casing.

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What is a nymph?

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A nymph is the immature form of an insect that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis, resembling a small adult.

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How many stages are in complete metamorphosis?

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There are four stages in complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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How many stages are in incomplete metamorphosis?

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There are three stages in incomplete metamorphosis: egg, nymph, and adult.

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Which stage is not part of complete metamorphosis?

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The nymph stage is not part of complete metamorphosis.