metamorphosis

Moths, bees, butterflies, and flies can have large changes between developmental stages {metamorphosis}|. In first metamorphosis stage, egg develops. Then larva hatches from egg, crawls, eats, and looks worm-like. Larva is caterpillar for moths and butterflies, maggot for flies, and grub for bees. Larva molts several times, then makes pupa. Adult breaks pupa cocoon, pumps blood into folded parts, and secretes chitin to harden exoskeleton.

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