Caterpillar
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Pro Tip 1/3
Metamorphosis Stage
Remember, 'caterpillar' refers to the stage before it becomes a butterfly or moth. Children watched the caterpillar, anticipating its transformation.
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Natural Context
Use 'caterpillar' when talking about nature, insects, or life cycles. The biology teacher explained how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.
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Not Always Fuzzy
Caterpillars can be fuzzy, but many species have smooth bodies. That smooth green caterpillar will soon be a moth.