A life cycle is the series of stages a living thing goes through during its life. Most plants and animals go through changes, sometimes drastic, during their lifetimes. Understanding these stages helps us learn about how different creatures grow and thrive. We'll explore some basic life cycles in this worksheet!
Match the words to their definitions:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Larva | a. A young animal that looks very different from its parent |
| 2. Metamorphosis | b. The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages. |
| 3. Germination | c. The process by which a plant grows from a seed. |
| 4. Reproduction | d. The process of producing offspring. |
| 5. Adult | e. A fully grown organism. |
(Answers: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e)
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
Word Bank: egg, tadpole, froglet, frog, water
(Answers: 1-egg, 2-tadpole, water, 3-froglet, 4-froglet, frog)
Why is it important to understand the life cycle of a butterfly? Explain your answer.
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