Life Cycle Of The Butterflies [by: Cebubutterfly]
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Uploaded by cebubutterfly on Aug 29, 2010
HANDS-ON SCIENCE: FROM CATERPILLARS TO BUTTERFLIES
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Concepts: Insects undergo dramatic changes throughout their life cycle. Kids can use this butterfly unit to investigate changes in their own lives.
The caterpillar (or larva) is the long, worm-like stage of the butterfly or moth. It often has an interesting pattern of stripes or patches, and it may have spine-like hairs. It is the feeding and growth stage. As it grows, it sheds its skin four or more times so as to enclose its rapidly growing body.
The chrysalis (or pupa) is the transformation stage within which the caterpillar tissues are broken down and the adult insect's structures are formed. The chrysalis of most species is brown or green and blends into the background. Many species overwinter in this stage.
The adult (or imago) is colorful butterfly or moth usually seen. It is the reproductive and mobile stage for the species. The adults undergo courtship, mating, and egg-laying. The adult butterfly or moth is also the stage that migrates or colonizes new habitats. The butterfly pictured here is a Monarch, which is fairly large in size.
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I forget how awesome butterflies are.
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soooo lovely and beautiful my dear friend...i love the music too!!
lhadalha 1 year ago
@lhadalha : Thank you, this is very educational.
cebubutterfly 1 year ago
butterflies and moths have a "complete" life cycle. This means that there are four separate stages, each of which looks completely different and serves a different purpose in the life of the insect.
cebubutterfly 1 year ago