Words To Know About Caterpillars
- Molting The shedding of a caterpillar’s skin to accommodate growth.
- Instar The growth spurts in between molts.
- Spiracles Tiny holes in the sides of a caterpillar, which they breathe through.
- True Legs 6 Legs that are segmented with joints and have a small claw on the end. These are carried over to the adult butterfly stage.
- Pro Legs Legs that are not segmented but are cylindrical. They are used for walking and clinging. These are not carried over to the adult butterfly stage.