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.