pupate in a sentence
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Definition
PUPATE: to undergo the transformation from larva to pupa in the life cycle of an insect.
Crossword clues for pupate
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "pupate".
- Insects change stages in their life cycle.
- Larvae transform into pupae.
- Life cycle phase before adulthood.
- Metamorphosis stage for certain insects.
- Caterpillars undergo this before becoming butterflies.
Pupate sentence examples
- In order to pupate, the caterpillar must find a safe location away from predators.
- After feeding on leaves for weeks, the larvae are ready to pupate and undergo metamorphosis.
- The transformation from larva to adult occurs when the insect begins to pupate in a protective casing.
- She observed the tiny caterpillar as it prepared to pupate, signaling the next stage of its life cycle.
- As winter approached, many insects would pupate underground to survive the cold months ahead.