pupa
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/ˈpjuːpə/
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/ˈpjuːpə/
A stage in an insect's life cycle where it stops moving and prepares to become an adult.
The caterpillar formed a cocoon and entered the pupa stage before emerging as a beautiful butterfly.
キャタピラは蛹の段階に入って美しい蝶に変わったカマキリができた。