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Holometabolic

Description:

Holometabolic is an adjective used to describe a type of complete metamorphosis exhibited by certain insects. In this form of development, an insect undergoes four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Sample Sentences:

• The butterfly is an example of a holometabolic insect, undergoing a miraculous transformation from a caterpillar to a beautiful adult.
• A holometabolic life cycle allows insects to specialize in different tasks during each stage of their development.
• Beetles and flies are some of the most common holometabolic insects found in various habitats around the world.

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