Metamorphosis Definition
Metamorphosis is a dramatic change in form during the life cycle of some living things. For example, a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
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Animal & Plant Life Cycles
Fun Facts
- Caterpillars form a chrysalis to become butterflies.
- African Bullfrogs start as tadpoles, then grow legs for land.
- The life cycle of a gorilla does not include metamorphosis.
Why Do We Need To Know About Metamorphosis
Learning about how creatures like butterflies and frogs change as they grow helps us understand their lives better. This is important for jobs studying insects (entomologists) or frogs (herpetologists) to help protect their living spaces.
Some living things go through metamorphosis during their life cycle, but others, like dogs and plants, do not. This knowledge helps people who teach about the environment, or make nature films to encourage protecting nature.
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