Insect Metamorphosis
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Most of the world's insects undergo one of two types of metamorphosis: complete and incomplete. Uses the praying mantis to show an incomplete metamorphosis and the Monarch butterfly as an example of a complete metamorphosis. Includes general characteristics of insects, and gives several examples of both types of changes.
Media Details
Runtime: 21 minutes 56 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Insects
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2001
- Producer/Distributor: Rainbow Educational Media
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