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2 | 90% | 7 | Protective covers spun by caterpillars | |
3 | 31% | 11 | Incubators for insect chrysalises | |
Chrysalises Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PUPAE" which means:
- noun
- • An insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pupae were carefully collected for scientific research."
- • "The pupae of butterflies undergo metamorphosis before emerging as adults."
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New York Times24 Jan 1994 | Down 29 | |
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | Butterfly chrysalises, e.g.
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09 Nov 2018 | New York Times / 09 Nov 2018 |
2 | Creatures that emerge from chrysalises | |
3 | Incubators for insect chrysalises |