Beyond the caterpillar: the bizarre biology of butterfly metamorphosis
Popular children's stories often omit the most fascinating parts of a butterfly's life cycle. This video, filmed at the California Academy of Sciences, explores the intense and often unsettling biological transformations that occur during metamorphosis.
While many are familiar with the transition from caterpillar to butterfly, the actual biological process is far more complex and visceral than most books suggest. The video delves into the 'cool, weird, and gross' mechanics of how a creature fundamentally restructures its entire being during this dramatic life transformation.
Source: The Truth About Butterfly Metamorphosis (It's VERY WEIRD)
