c. 1600, from Latin chrysallis, from Greek khrysallis (genitive khrysallidos) "golden colored pupa of the butterfly," from khrysos "gold," perhaps of Semitic origin (compare Hebrew [..]

pupa (development stage between larva and adult) of a moth or butterfly, where the worm-like insect is encased in a hard skin.

the third stage in the life cycle of a butterfly or moth. Read more on: Chrysalis

A pupa of a butterfly. A protecting covering. A sheltered state or stage of being or growth.

(n) pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon

A pupa, especially of a moth or butterfly, enclosed in a firm case or cocoon. A protected stage of development.

A protective covering for an insect pupa or for the pupa of a butterfly.

The smooth outer covering of a butterfly pupa.  Often, the term "chrysalis" is used to refer to the pupa itself.[image]

See pupa.

The pupa of a butterfly. Ciliated.

 (noun - pronounced: KRIS-uh-liss) - the third stage of the butterfly life cycle, also called a pupa.

A hard and shiny case that protect insect pupa, that is often found attached to plants or buried in the soil. Circulatory System An animals circulatory system involves the animals heart, blood vessel [..]

A protecting covering : a sheltered state or stage of being or growth.

The pupa stage of a butterfly.

(KRISS-uh-lis), plural, chrysalides (KRISS-uh-lids): another name for a butterfly pupa.

The third stage of the lifecycle of a butterfly, in which the metamorphosis from caterpillar to adult butterfly takes place.

the pupal stage of a butterfly. Derived from the Greek word for ‘gold’.

A hardened case which protects the pupa of an insect such as in butterflies.

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