Pupa
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| + | A '''pupa''' ([[Latin]] ''pupa'' for doll, pl: ''pupae'' or ''pupas'') is the life stage of some [[insect]]s undergoing transformation. The pupal stage is found only in [[Holometabolism|holometabolous]] insects, those that undergo a complete [[metamorphosis]], going through four life stages: [[embryo]], [[larva]], pupa and [[imago]]. (For a list of such insects see [[Holometabolism]]). | ||
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| + | The pupae of different groups of insects have different names such as [[#Chrysalis|''chrysalis'']] for the pupae of [[butterflies]] and ''tumbler'' for those of the [[mosquito]] family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as [[#Cocoon|cocoons]], [[nest]]s or [[Animal shell|shells]]. | ||
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| + | *[[Brood (honeybee)]] | ||
| + | *[[Larva]] | ||
| + | *[[Silk]] | ||
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A pupa (Latin pupa for doll, pl: pupae or pupas) is the life stage of some insects undergoing transformation. The pupal stage is found only in holometabolous insects, those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, going through four life stages: embryo, larva, pupa and imago. (For a list of such insects see Holometabolism).
The pupae of different groups of insects have different names such as chrysalis for the pupae of butterflies and tumbler for those of the mosquito family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as cocoons, nests or shells.
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