Animal life cycles involve birth, growth, reproduction, and death, often with complex stages like larva or metamorphosis. Plant life cycles include germination, growth, reproduction via seeds or spores, and death, typically with simpler stages.
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Yes, the environment affects insect life cycles. Factors include temperature, humidity, availability of food, and habitat conditions. Extreme changes can alter development rates, survival, and reproductive success, impacting overall life cycle duration and health.
Both butterflies and mosquitoes undergo metamorphosis with distinct stages. Butterflies have egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult stages. Mosquitoes have egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages, showing similar developmental stages.
Yes, plants can grow without seed germination through vegetative propagation. Examples include growing potatoes from tubers, strawberries from runners, and spider plants from offsets. These methods bypass seed germination and develop new plants.
On a field trip to a local garden, ask the gardener about the conditions needed for plant growth, such as soil type, water, and sunlight. Learn about different plants and their growth timelines.