Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
casulo
noun
kah-SOO-loo
Definition
A protective casing that a caterpillar spins around itself during the pupal stage of its transformation into a butterfly or moth.
Examples
- The caterpillar spun its casulo tightly before transforming into a beautiful butterfly.
- Scientists study the casulo to understand the metamorphosis process better.
- The casulo protects the developing insect from predators and environmental factors.
Meaning
The term refers to the cocoon formed by certain larval insects, particularly those in the Lepidoptera order, as they undergo metamorphosis.
Synonyms
- cocoon
- pupa
- larva case