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What is the second stage of a butterfly's life cycle?
What is the second stage of a butterfly's life cycle?
- Adult butterfly
- Caterpillar (correct)
- Pupa
- Egg
What is the purpose of the silk cocoon that the caterpillar spins around itself during the pupa stage?
What is the purpose of the silk cocoon that the caterpillar spins around itself during the pupa stage?
- To help the butterfly fly once it emerges
- To attract a mate for the adult butterfly
- To provide warmth for the developing butterfly
- To protect the butterfly's body while it changes (correct)
What is the function of the wings of an adult butterfly?
What is the function of the wings of an adult butterfly?
- To protect it from predators
- To help it drink nectar from flowers
- To keep it warm during flight
- To help it fly (correct)
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Study Notes
- Butterflies go through metamorphosis during their life cycle
- The first stage is the egg, laid on a leaf or plant
- The second stage is the caterpillar, also called larva, which eats a lot of leaves and grows quickly
- Caterpillars come in many colors, sizes, and patterns
- The third stage is the pupa stage, or chrysalis, where the caterpillar spins a silk cocoon around itself to protect its body while it changes
- Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar turns into a butterfly
- The fourth and final stage is the adult butterfly, which has beautiful wings to help it fly and can drink nectar from flowers
- Adult butterflies lay eggs, starting the life cycle all over again
- Each stage of the butterfly's life is different and important
- The life cycle of a butterfly is fascinating!
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