The diagrams below show the lifecycle of the cabbage white butterfly - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question a - 2008
Question a
The diagrams below show the lifecycle of the cabbage white butterfly.
(a) Name the stages A and B.
A:
B:
(b) What is the name given to the type of change in the ... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagrams below show the lifecycle of the cabbage white butterfly - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question a - 2008
Step 1
Name the stages A and B.
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A: larva (caterpillar)
B: pupa (chrysalis/cocoon)
Step 2
What is the name given to the type of change in the life cycle of an insect as shown in the diagram?
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The process is called metamorphosis.
Step 3
Damage can be done to crops by this insect. Which of the above stages does the most damage?
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The larva (A) stage does the most damage.
Step 4
State what type of damage is done to crops.
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Leaves are eaten, which hinders the plant's ability to photosynthesize and can eventually kill the plant.
Step 5
Name two other insects that show this type of change in their life cycles.
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i) Wireworm
ii) Leatherjacket (cranefly)
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