Standard Science Primary 3 Cycles

A mealworm beetle spends about 10 days as an egg, 3 months as a larva, and 20 days as a pupa. How long does it take for the mealworm to become an adult after the egg hatches?

A 20 days
B 3 months 20 days
C 4 months
D 10 days
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Hatching occurs after the egg stage (10 days). Step 2: Time after hatching = Larva stage (3 months) + Pupa stage (20 days). Step 3: Total = 3 months 20 days.

Correct answer: 3 months 20 days

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