Pupal
/ˈpjuːpəl/
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Pro Tip 1/3Biology Term
Used in biology to describe a specific insect development phase, often in scientific or educational contexts. 
In biology class, we studied the pupal transformation of a silkworm.
Pro Tip 2/3Metamorphosis Stage
Refers to the transformation period; it's not the beginning nor the end of an insect's lifecycle. 
The insect remains in its pupal case before emerging as an adult moth.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Mammals
Do not confuse 'pupal' with stages in mammal development; it's exclusive to insects. 
Unlike mammals, insects have a pupal stage as part of their development.