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Pupate

usgb/ˈpjuːpeɪt/Volume
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Biology Term

Pupate is used in a biological context, mainly when discussing insect life cycles.

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The entomology professor explained how larvae pupate before becoming adult insects.
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Transformation Process

Pupate refers to a transformative stage, not just any change. It is specific to becoming a pupa.

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The chrysalis stage is when the caterpillar will pupate.
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Not Human Related

Pupate should not be used to describe human changes, it's only for insects.

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While teenagers change a lot, they do not pupate like insects.
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