What does pupate mean?

v. to change from a larva into a pupa, which is an inactive stage in the life cycle of some insects

pupate

🇺🇸 /ˈpjuːpeɪt/ 🇬🇧 /pjuːˈpeɪt/

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to change from a larva into a pupa, which is an inactive stage in the life cycle of some insects

The caterpillars will pupate in a safe place before becoming butterflies.

to change from a larva into a pupa, which is an inactive stage in the life cycle of some insects

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