Metamorphosis

Complete and Incomplete

Egg

The first stage in a life cycle.

Larva

Stage of complete metamorphosis during which the insect eats and

grows and does not resemble the adult.

Pupa

Stage of complete metamorphosis during which the organism seems to be at rest and new body parts are forming (the changing stage).

Adult

A fully grown organism.

Nymph

Stage of incomplete metamorphosis during which an insect eats and grows and resembles a smaller version of the adult.

Life Cycle

The stages or sequence of events through which an organism grows,

reproduces, and dies.

Complete Metamorphosis

Type of development consisting of four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Incomplete Metamorphosis

Type of development consisting of three stages: eggs, nymph, and adult.

Change

To become different.

Development

The growth of an organism.