Metamorphosis

In a biology class, Elijah observes a young grasshopper and notes that it looks much like the adult, except it does not have

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A caterpillar is in the _______ stage of metamorphosis

• pupa

• egg

• adult

• larval

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In a biology class, Scarlett is learning about insect development. She notes that all of the following are stages of complete metamorphosis except

• nymph

• larva

• adult

• pupa

During a biology class, Evelyn observed an insect in its inactive stage where internal changes occur. This stage is known as the

• pupa

• adult

• larva

• nymph

In observing the life cycle of butterflies, Michael noted that the _________ stage may last a few days to a month or so.

• egg

• larva

• pupa

• adult

During a biology class, Daniel asked about the type of metamorphosis with four distinct stages. Which type is it?

• incomplete

• perfect

• complete

• gradual

In a biology class, Oliver observes an insect's life cycle. He notes that a cocoon is made by

• the mother insect

• the larva

• the adult

• the nymph

During a nature study class, Charlotte observed a caterpillar repeatedly shedding its skin as it grew. This process is known as

• molting

• metamorphosis

• breaking out

• physical change

In a biology class, Rohan observes that caterpillar larvae spend most of their time doing all of the following except

• eating

• growing

• molting

• spinning cocoons

During a biology class, Nora asked if adult insects will continue to molt.

• True

• False