Life Cycles of Organisms

These flashcards cover vocabulary relating to the life cycles of various organisms, including plants and insects.

Life Cycle

The series of stages an organism goes through from birth to adulthood.

Metamorphosis

A biological process in which an organism undergoes significant physical changes during its development.

Stage

A specific point or period in the life cycle of an organism.

Spawn

To release or deposit eggs, especially in aquatic organisms such as frogs.

Pupa

The life stage of some insects that occurs between larva and adult; during this stage, the organism undergoes transformation.

Nymph

An immature form of a certain insects that resembles the adult but is smaller and not yet capable of reproduction.

Germination

The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.

Spores

Reproductive units produced by some plants, fungi, and bacteria that can develop into a new organism.

Caterpillar

The larval stage of butterflies and moths, which feeds and grows before metamorphosing.

Texas Bluebonnet

The state flower of Texas, which blooms blue flowers in spring and forms seeds for future plants.

Molting

The process by which an insect sheds its exoskeleton to grow.

Diagram

A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.

Emerge

To come out into view or to become known.

Fertilization

The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.