Pupa
Pupa (Pronunciation: pyoo-puh)
The Pupa is a stage in the life cycle of certain insects undergoing transformation between immature and mature stages. The pupal stage is found only in holometabolous insects, those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, with four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
Etymology
The term "pupa" comes from the Latin word "pupa", meaning "doll" or "girl". This is in reference to the immobile, shell-like condition of the stage.
Description
During the pupal stage, the insect will undergo a transformation process called metamorphosis. This is a biological process by which the insect physically develops after birth or hatching, involving a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the insect's body structure through cell growth and differentiation.
Related Terms
- Metamorphosis: A biological process that involves a conspicuous and relatively abrupt change in the animal's body structure through cell growth and differentiation.
- Larva: The distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults.
- Holometabolous: Insects that undergo a complete metamorphosis, with four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pupa
- Wikipedia's article - Pupa
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