Eclosion
- Pronunciation
- /ee-KLOH-zhun/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Eclosion
- Plural
- Eclosions
Definition
The act of an insect emerging from its pupal case or egg.
Etymology
From French 'éclosion', derived from 'éclore' meaning 'to hatch', which originates from Latin 'excludere', meaning 'to shut out'.
Example
The eclosion of the butterfly from its chrysalis is a crucial stage in its life cycle.
Synonyms
- Hatching
- Emergence
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Eclosion is a critical phase in the metamorphosis of insects, marking their transition from a non-active stage to an active one, such as a larva emerging as an adult.