What is a life
cycle?
A life cycle is the series of
distinct stages of life that
most organisms grow and
mature through.
Direct Development
Some organisms go
through direct
development. This
means that the young are
identical to the adults,
except in size.
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is a
change in the shape or
characteristics of an
organism’s body as it
grows.
Incomplete Metamorphosis
Many insects go through incomplete
metamorphosis.
These insects go through three stages
of development:
Egg
Nymph
Adult
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Complete Metamorphosis
Some insects go through complete
metamorphosis.
These insects go through four stages
of development:
Egg
Larva
Pupa
Adult
Fiddler Beetle
Bombardier Beetle
Striped Love Beetle
Question #1:
What are the two
types of
metamorphosis?
Answer:
1. Complete
2. Incomplete
Question #2:
How many stages
are in incomplete
metamorphosis and
what are they?
Answer #2:
Three
Egg
Nymph
Adult
Question #3:
How many stages
are in complete
metamorphosis and
what are they?
Answer #3:
Four
Egg
Larva
Pupa
Adult
Question #4:
Does this organism go
through complete or
incomplete
metamorphosis?
Answer #4:
Complete
metamorphosis
Question #5:
Does this organism go
through complete or
incomplete metamorphosis?
Answer #5:
Incomplete
metamorphosis
Question #6:
Does this organism go
through complete or
incomplete metamorphosis?
Answer #6:
Complete
metamorphosis