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Caterpillars and Butterflies
Flashcards for facts about Caterpillars and Butterflies
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2nd Grade
07/18/2011

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Metamorphosis
Definition
Metamorphosis is the process in which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly.
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Molting
Definition
The process in which a caterpillar grows and sheds it's skin.
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Chrysalis
Definition
The outer shell that a caterpillar makes.
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Pupa
Definition
Once inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar is known as a pupa.
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Migrate
Definition
The process in which butterflies move to a warmer climate.
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Proboscis
Definition
The part of the body that the butterfly uses to eat.
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What are the three parts of the butterfly?
Definition
Head, Thorax, and Abdomen.
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How many legs do caterpillars have?
Definition
6 Thoracic legs, 8 abdominal prolegs, and 2 anal prolegs.
Term
What are Spiracles?
Definition
Found on the back of some caterpillars, used for defense.
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What do caterpillars eat?
Definition
Caterpillars can eat nectar from flowers. Can be fed sugar-water as a substitute.
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