Difference between revisions of "Pupa"
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
New Latin, from ''pupa'' girl doll | New Latin, from ''pupa'' girl doll | ||
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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
*1: an intermediate usually [[quiescent]] stage of a [[metamorphic]] insect (as a bee, moth, or beetle) that occurs between the [[larva]] and the imago, is usually enclosed in a [[cocoon]] or protective covering, and undergoes internal changes by which larval structures are replaced by those typical of the imago | *1: an intermediate usually [[quiescent]] stage of a [[metamorphic]] insect (as a bee, moth, or beetle) that occurs between the [[larva]] and the imago, is usually enclosed in a [[cocoon]] or protective covering, and undergoes internal changes by which larval structures are replaced by those typical of the imago | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''pupa''' (Latin ''pupa'' for doll, pl: pupae or pupas) is the life [[stage]] of some [[insects]] undergoing [[transformation]]. The pupal stage is found only in [ | + | A '''pupa''' (Latin ''pupa'' for doll, pl: pupae or pupas) is the life [[stage]] of some [[insects]] undergoing [[transformation]]. The pupal stage is found only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holometabolism holometabolous] insects, those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, going through four life stages; [[embryo]], [[larva]], ''pupa'' and [[imago]]. (For a list of such insects see Holometabolism). |
The pupae of different groups of insects have [[different]] names such as [[chrysalis]] for the pupae of butterflies and ''tumbler'' for those of the mosquito family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as [[cocoon]]s, nests or shells. | The pupae of different groups of insects have [[different]] names such as [[chrysalis]] for the pupae of butterflies and ''tumbler'' for those of the mosquito family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as [[cocoon]]s, nests or shells. | ||
| − | In the [[life]] of an insect the pupal stage follows the [[larval]] stage and precedes adulthood (imago). It is during the time of pupation that the adult [[structures]] of the insect are formed while the larval structures are broken down. Pupae are inactive, and usually [ | + | In the [[life]] of an insect the pupal stage follows the [[larval]] stage and precedes adulthood (imago). It is during the time of pupation that the adult [[structures]] of the insect are formed while the larval structures are broken down. Pupae are inactive, and usually [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessility_(zoology) sessile] (not able to move about). They have a hard protective coating and often use [[camouflage]] to evade potential [[predators]]. |
| − | Pupation may last weeks, months or even years. For example it is two weeks in [ | + | Pupation may last weeks, months or even years. For example it is two weeks in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly monarch butterflies]. The pupa may enter dormancy or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diapause diapause]'' until the appropriate season for the adult insect. In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperate temperate] climate pupae usually stay dormant during [[winter]], in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropics tropics] pupae usually do so during the dry season. Anise Swallowtails sometimes emerge after years as a [[chrysalis]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupa] |
[[Category: Biology]] | [[Category: Biology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:36, 13 December 2020
Origin
New Latin, from pupa girl doll
Definition
- 1: an intermediate usually quiescent stage of a metamorphic insect (as a bee, moth, or beetle) that occurs between the larva and the imago, is usually enclosed in a cocoon or protective covering, and undergoes internal changes by which larval structures are replaced by those typical of the imago
Description
A pupa (Latin pupa for doll, pl: pupae or pupas) is the life stage of some insects undergoing transformation. The pupal stage is found only in holometabolous insects, those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, going through four life stages; embryo, larva, pupa and imago. (For a list of such insects see Holometabolism).
The pupae of different groups of insects have different names such as chrysalis for the pupae of butterflies and tumbler for those of the mosquito family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as cocoons, nests or shells.
In the life of an insect the pupal stage follows the larval stage and precedes adulthood (imago). It is during the time of pupation that the adult structures of the insect are formed while the larval structures are broken down. Pupae are inactive, and usually sessile (not able to move about). They have a hard protective coating and often use camouflage to evade potential predators.
Pupation may last weeks, months or even years. For example it is two weeks in monarch butterflies. The pupa may enter dormancy or diapause until the appropriate season for the adult insect. In temperate climate pupae usually stay dormant during winter, in the tropics pupae usually do so during the dry season. Anise Swallowtails sometimes emerge after years as a chrysalis.[1]
