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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 5 | Insects in the inactive stage of development | |
3 | 37% | 15 | Four-stage development in insects | |
Stage Of An Insects Development Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PUPA" 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 pupa of a butterfly undergoes metamorphosis inside a chrysalis."
- • "The pupa wriggled out of its cocoon and emerged as a fully grown moth."
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