Question

the life cycle of a butterfly
butterflies go through a process called metamorphosis as they transition from egg to adult. the life cycle of a butterfly consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. the egg stage lasts only a few weeks and ends with the hatching of a tiny caterpillar. the larva stage is the longest stage and is characterized by the caterpillars rapid growth as it eats and prepares for the next stage. the pupa stage is a period of transformation, during which the caterpillar forms a chrysalis and undergoes a metamorphosis into a butterfly. the adult stage is the final stage, during which the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis with wings and is able to fly and reproduce. the entire life cycle of a butterfly can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the species.
what is the main idea of the passage?
the butterfly is a beautiful and interesting creature that goes through many stages.
people should be more careful to protect butterflies as they go through stages.
the butterflys life cycle has four stages and involves a process of metamorphosis.
the butterfly starts as an egg and ends as an adult by going in a chrysalis.

Explanation:

The passage focuses on the life - cycle of a butterfly, specifically mentioning the four stages (egg, larva, pupa, adult) and the process of metamorphosis. The first option is too general about the butterfly being beautiful and interesting. The second option about protection is not mentioned in the passage. The fourth option only describes part of the life - cycle. The third option accurately summarizes the main idea of the passage.

Answer:

C. The butterfly's life cycle has four stages and involves a process of metamorphosis.