Metamorphosis
Organisms and Environments
Part I: Insects - Metamorphosis
1.  What is metamorphosis?
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2.  Give a brief explanation of what occurs during each stage of simple (incomplete) and complete
metamorphosis.
Simple (Incomplete) Metamorphosis:
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Egg ____________________________________________________________________
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Nymph __________________________________________________________________
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Adult ____________________________________________________________________
Complete Metamorphosis:
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Egg _____________________________________________________________________
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Larva ____________________________________________________________________
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Pupa ____________________________________________________________________
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Adult ____________________________________________________________________
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Metamorphosis
Organisms and Environments
Part II: Complete and Incomplete Metamorphosis in Insects
3.  List four insects that go through complete metamorphosis.
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4.  List four insects that go through incomplete metamorphosis.
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Part III: Incomplete and Complete Metamorphosis
5.  What does a nymph and a larva have in common?
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6.  Which life cycle goes through more changes, complete or incomplete metamorphosis?
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7.  What is the main difference between a nymph and an adult grasshopper?
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