Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pupae

Noun

/ˈpjuːpeɪ/

Definition

The plural form of pupa, which refers to a life stage of certain insects undergoing transformation.

Examples

The caterpillar formed a pupa before emerging as a butterfly.
In the pupae stage, the insect undergoes significant metamorphosis.
Different species have varying durations for the pupae stage, affecting their development cycle.

Meaning

Pupae are the intermediate stage between larva and adult in the life cycle of some insects, during which the organism is in a dormant, transformative state.