Science Study Guide
Science Study Guide
Life Cycle of Animals and Insects:
Life Cycle of Animals and Insects:
We all know that living things are born small and grow to
adults. Some living things, like insects, not only grow but
they morph into something totally different!
We all know that living things are born small and grow to
adults. Some living things, like insects, not only grow but
they morph into something totally different!
Life cycle – a pattern of birth, growth, reproduction and
death
Life cycle – a pattern of birth, growth, reproduction and
death
Life span – how long an organism can live in the wild
Life span – how long an organism can live in the wild
Metamorphosis – a life cycle that has several separate
stages of development
Metamorphosis – a life cycle that has several separate
stages of development
Incomplete Metamorphosis – only has 3 stages of
development: egg, nymph, and adult
Incomplete Metamorphosis – only has 3 stages of
development: egg, nymph, and adult
Complete metamorphosis– has 4 stages of development: egg,
larva, pupa, and adult
Complete metamorphosis– has 4 stages of development:
egg, larva, pupa, and adult
Remember:
-Mammals don’t morph they simply get bigger.
-Not all living things live exactly to their life span. Some
things may die sooner and some live longer than normal!
-Insects morph in order to survive
-Newborn nymphs and newborn larva specialize in eating and
growing. These small creatures can’t travel very much.
-Adult insects specialize in travel because they now have
wings. Adults travel to find a mate, find different food, and
to migrate to warmer places.
Remember:
-Mammals don’t morph they simply get bigger
-Not all living things live exactly to their life span. Some
things may die sooner and some live longer than normal!
-Insects morph in order to survive
-Newborn nymphs and newborn larva specialize in eating and
growing. These small creatures can’t travel very much.
-Adult insects specialize in travel because they now have
wings. Adults travel to find a mate, find different food, and
to migrate to warmer places.
Science Study Guide
Science Study Guide
Life Cycle of Animals and Insects:
Life Cycle of Animals and Insects:
We all know that living things are born small and grow to
adults. Some living things, like insects, not only grow but
they morph into something totally different!
We all know that living things are born small and grow to
adults. Some living things, like insects, not only grow but
they morph into something totally different!
Life cycle – a pattern of birth, growth, reproduction and
death
Life cycle – a pattern of birth, growth, reproduction and
death
Life span – how long an organism can live in the wild
Life span – how long an organism can live in the wild
Metamorphosis – a life cycle that has several separate
stages of development
Metamorphosis – a life cycle that has several separate
stages of development
Incomplete Metamorphosis – only has 3 stages of
development: egg, nymph, and adult
Incomplete Metamorphosis – only has 3 stages of
development: egg, nymph, and adult
Complete metamorphosis– has 4 stages of development: egg,
larva, pupa, and adult
Complete metamorphosis– has 4 stages of development: egg,
larva, pupa, and adult
Remember:
-Mammals don’t morph they simply get bigger
-Not all living things live exactly to their life span. Some
things may die sooner and some live longer than normal!
-Insects morph in order to survive
-Newborn nymphs and newborn larva specialize in eating and
growing. These small creatures can’t travel very much.
-Adult insects specialize in travel because they now have
wings. Adults travel to find a mate, find different food, and
to migrate to warmer places.
Remember:
-Mammals don’t morph they simply get bigger
-Not all living things live exactly to their life span. Some
things may die sooner and some live longer than normal!
-Insects morph in order to survive
-Newborn nymphs and newborn larva specialize in eating and
growing. These small creatures can’t travel very much.
-Adult insects specialize in travel because they now have
wings. Adults travel to find a mate, find different food, and
to migrate to warmer places.