Complete metamorphosis

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1. changes in body form of insects that include egg, larva, pupa and adult; also known as complex metamorphosis.

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The larval stage of this butterfly can last a few weeks. After that, the larva gradually moves onto the next stage, pupa. Then, it finally becomes an adult which has wings and organs.
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