Caterpillar

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  1. silk gland
    silk-producing gland of insects or spiders
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  2. caterpillar
    a wormlike and often hairy larva of a moth or butterfly
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  3. pupa
    an insect in an intermediate, inactive stage of development
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  4. cocoon
    silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  5. larval
    relating to or typical of a larva
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  6. outgrow
    grow too large or too mature for
    They outgrow their skin and shed it several times.
  7. Caterpillar
    a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
    Caterpillars eat constantly.
  8. moth
    a winged insect with feathery antennae, active at night or dusk
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  9. chrysalis
    pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  10. insect
    a small creature with six legs, a hard body, and two antennae
    Insect.
  11. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
    Inside the cocoon, the pupa goes through a process called metamorphosis.
  12. gland
    a small organ that synthesizes and secretes chemicals
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  13. butterfly
    an insect typically having a slender body and colorful wings
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  14. transform
    change or alter in appearance or nature
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  15. shedding
    the process whereby something is shed
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  16. protective
    intended or adapted to provide safety of some kind
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  17. fasten
    attach to
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  18. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  19. spin
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  20. shed
    cause or allow to flow or run out or over
    They outgrow their skin and shed it several times.
  21. silk
    animal fibers produced by larvae that spin cocoons
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  22. adult
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  23. leg
    a human limb
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  24. disappear
    become invisible or unnoticeable
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  25. go through
    go across or through
    Inside the cocoon, the pupa goes through a process called metamorphosis.
  26. thread
    a fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  27. legs
    staying power
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  28. childhood
    the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  29. wing
    a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  30. stage
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  31. wings
    a means of flight or ascent
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  32. branch
    a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  33. constantly
    without variation or change, in every case
    Caterpillars eat constantly.
  34. spend
    pass time in a specific way
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  35. skin
    a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
    They outgrow their skin and shed it several times.
  36. grow
    increase in size by natural process
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  37. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    Inside the cocoon, the pupa goes through a process called metamorphosis.
  38. call
    utter a sudden loud cry
    Butterflies and moths spend their childhood as caterpillars, called the larval stage.
  39. inside
    relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
    Inside the cocoon, the pupa goes through a process called metamorphosis.
  40. eat
    take in solid food
    Caterpillars eat constantly.
  41. enter
    to come or go into
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  42. front
    the side that is forward or prominent
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  43. beautiful
    pleasing to the senses
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  44. six
    the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  45. several
    of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
    They outgrow their skin and shed it several times.
  46. times
    a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
    They outgrow their skin and shed it several times.
  47. use
    put into service
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  48. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
    Inside the cocoon, the pupa goes through a process called metamorphosis.
  49. last
    coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  50. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    After the last shedding, the caterpillar fastens to a branch and enters the pupa or chrysalis stage; moth caterpillars use a silk thread from their silk glands to spin a protective cocoon.
  51. other
    not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
    The caterpillar's six front legs transform into the adult insect's legs, the other “prolegs” disappear, wings grow, and the insect emerges as a beautiful moth or butterfly
  52. time
    the continuum of experience in which events pass to the past
    They outgrow their skin and shed it several times.
Created on Mon Oct 14 09:29:37 EDT 2013

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