Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pupate
verb
/ˈpjuːpeɪt/
Definition
To undergo the stage of development in which an insect transforms from larva to adult within a protective casing.
Examples
- The caterpillar will pupate after consuming enough leaves.
- During the summer, many species pupate in the soil.
- After pupating, the insect will emerge as a fully formed butterfly.
Meaning
Pupate refers to the process where certain insects enter a transformation phase, encasing themselves in a pupa. This stage is crucial for their metamorphosis into adult forms.
Synonyms
- Metamorphose
- Transform
- Change
