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The caterpillar, which is the larval stage of a butterfly, is very different from its adult form. Which phenomenon is responsible for this difference?

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metamorphosis i believe
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Answer;

Metamorphosis

Explanation;

  • Metamorphosis refers to the process in which an animal changes its from or structure after hatching or birth.
  • It involves a striking and relative abrupt change in an animal's body structure through cell growth and differentiation.
  • The physical changes are regulated by molting and juvenile hormones.
  • In insects it occurs in stages; egg stage then Larva stage called Lymph and then to an adult stage.
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