Question

read the text. butterflies perform one of natures most spectacular tricks: metamorphosis. a butterfly begins life in its larval stage. after the larva, or caterpillar, eats huge amounts of food, it is ready for its awe - inspiring feat. commonly, the larva suspends itself from a branch and forms a hard cocoon from its own silk. inside, the insect dissolves into a gooey liquid that still contains some organized cells that will form the new butterfly. these cells divide and create the wings, antennae, legs, and other parts. then, as if by magic, a complete butterfly emerges! which authors purpose is suggested by the text? to describe the appearance of a new butterfly to convince readers that butterflies are magical to inform readers about butterfly metamorphosis

Explanation:

The text details the stages of a butterfly's metamorphosis, from larval stage to forming a cocoon and emerging as a butterfly. It is focused on providing information about the process rather than just the appearance of a new - butterfly or convincing that butterflies are magical.

Answer:

to inform readers about butterfly metamorphosis