What Transformations Do Worms Undergo During Their Lifecycle?
Explore how worms, including caterpillars and earthworms, transform during their lifecycle in this insightful video.
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Worms typically do not turn into other creatures like insects do. However, some worms like caterpillars (larvae of butterflies) or maggots (larvae of flies) transform through metamorphosis into butterflies or flies respectively. In contrast, earthworms and similar species remain as worms throughout their life cycle.
FAQs & Answers
- Do all worms undergo metamorphosis? No, not all worms undergo metamorphosis. While some, like caterpillars, transform into butterflies, others, like earthworms, do not change.
- What is the life cycle of an earthworm? The life cycle of an earthworm involves hatching from eggs and developing directly into adult worms without any metamorphosis.
- How do caterpillars transform into butterflies? Caterpillars undergo a process known as metamorphosis, where they transform into butterflies through distinct life stages including the chrysalis phase.
- What types of worms undergo transformation? Typically, only certain larvae like caterpillars and maggots undergo transformation, while earthworms remain worms throughout their life.