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chrysalis

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (C)
No Taxon chrysalis
Explanation of Names
From Greek chrysalis, something golden, from chrysos, gold.
Identification
chrysalis noun, or chrysalid, plural chrysalises - the pupa (resting, transformative stage) of a butterfly. A chrysalis is usually not covered with silk--it is more or less naked--that is, there is no covering of silk (cocoon) as in many moths. The attachment point, if present, of the chrysalis to a surface is called the cremaster.

Some examples of chrysalises:
See Also
cocoon
pupa
Print References
Gordh, A Dictionary of Entomology, p. 191 (1)
Internet References
Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology
Works Cited
1.A Dictionary of Entomology
George Gordh, David H. Headrick. 2003. CABI Publishing.
Contributed by Cotinis on 24 May, 2007 - 8:35pm
Last updated 11 May, 2008 - 11:18am

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