Standard Science Primary 3 Cycles

Siti observed an insect that has four stages in its life cycle and its young does not resemble the adult. Which of the following insects could it be?

A Butterfly
B Dragonfly
C Cockroach
D Grasshopper
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Step 1: Identify insects with a 4-stage life cycle (Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult). Step [2-9]: Butterflies and mosquitoes undergo complete metamorphosis where the larva (caterpillar) looks different from the adult. Step [2-9]: Cockroaches, grasshoppers, and dragonflies have a 3-stage cycle.

Correct answer: Butterfly

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