
Chrysalis
Insect Transformation
Chrysalis specifically refers to the stage where insects change, not the creature itself.
Observe how the caterpillar becomes a chrysalis, foreshadowing the butterfly it will transform into.
Protection Phase
Chrysalis implies safety for the insect during its vulnerable transformation period.
During the chrysalis phase, the insect is kept safe while it develops wings.
Metamorphosis Reference
Chrysalis can be used to metaphorically describe a process of significant change.
He is in the chrysalis of his career, forming the foundations of future success.
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