Mealworm Life Cycle and Metamorphosis

The video tutorial explains the concept of metamorphosis using caterpillars and mealworms. It describes how caterpillars transform into butterflies through complete metamorphosis. The video then introduces mealworms as an alternative, explaining their lifecycle and how to create a habitat for them. It concludes by detailing the metamorphosis of mealworms into beetles, highlighting the educational value of observing this process.

What is the term used when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?

• Simple Transformation

• Complete Metamorphosis

• Partial Metamorphosis

• Gradual Change

Why might someone choose a mealworm over a caterpillar for an experiment?

• Mealworms turn into butterflies.

• Mealworms require less care.

• Mealworms are more colorful.

• Mealworms are cheaper and easier to find.

What is the primary stage of a mealworm before it undergoes metamorphosis?

• Egg

• Pupa

• Larva

• Adult

What should you use to provide water to a mealworm in its habitat?

• A damp cloth

• A wet sponge

• A small bowl of water

• A piece of apple

What is the main purpose of a larva in its lifecycle?

• To hibernate

• To eat and grow

• To reproduce

• To fly

At what length should you remove oatmeal to help a mealworm enter the pupa stage?

• 3 inches

• 1 inch

• 4 inches

• 2 inches

What does a mealworm turn into after the pupa stage?

• A moth

• A butterfly

• A dragonfly

• A beetle

Which of the following is a type of beetle?

• Grasshopper

• Ant

• Ladybug

• Caterpillar

What is a common misconception about beetles?

• They cannot fly.

• They are all harmful.

• They are all creepy.

• They are not insects.

Why should you consider conducting a mealworm experiment?

• To make a profit

• To grow your own food

• To create a new pet

• To observe a unique metamorphosis