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Q: Which of the following is the third stage in the metamorphosis of a butterfly?
  • A. Adult
  • B. Egg
  • C. Larva
  • D. Pupa
Correct Answer: Option D - There are four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies and moths - Egg, Larva, Pupa and adult. In stage 3, the caterpillar will break down entirely on a cellular level and then recognize itself into a new form. The result is an adult butterfly that emerges from exoskeleton after a period of several weeks.
D. There are four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies and moths - Egg, Larva, Pupa and adult. In stage 3, the caterpillar will break down entirely on a cellular level and then recognize itself into a new form. The result is an adult butterfly that emerges from exoskeleton after a period of several weeks.

Explanations:

There are four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies and moths - Egg, Larva, Pupa and adult. In stage 3, the caterpillar will break down entirely on a cellular level and then recognize itself into a new form. The result is an adult butterfly that emerges from exoskeleton after a period of several weeks.