The metamorphosis of butterflies

"La metamorfosis de las mariposas"
Spanish C1 writing exercise

Explore the fascinating metamorphosis of butterflies.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "caterpillar", "voracity", "once (a single time)", "pupa", "chrysalis", "cocoon" and "twig".

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The metamorphosis of butterflies, a process that has fascinated scientists and hobbyists for centuries, is undoubtedly one of the most amazing and captivating phenomena in nature. This incredible journey begins with the meticulous laying of a tiny egg by the female butterfly on a leaf or another plant surface. After a brief incubation period, a small caterpillar or larva emerges from the egg, whose voracity leads it to feed tirelessly on the surrounding leaves. As the larva grows and develops, it undergoes several molts of skin, a process that allows it to increase in size and acquire the necessary characteristics for the next stage of its transformation. Once it reaches its maximum size, the larva prepares to enter the pupa or chrysalis phase, a period of profound metamorphosis. To do this, it looks for a safe place to build a protective cocoon, either from silk or from intertwined leaves and twigs. After spending some time inside, the adult butterfly emerges from the cocoon, spreads its wings, and takes flight.

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