holometabolism
/ˌhoʊloʊməˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A type of insect development with four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
- Holometabolism allows insects like beetles and bees to have very different lifestyles as larvae and adults.
- Butterflies undergo holometabolism, transforming from caterpillar to chrysalis to winged adult.
- The study of holometabolism helps scientists understand how insects adapt to different environments.
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