Emergence

Pronunciation
/ih-MERJ-ins/
Category
Life Cycle
Singular
Emergence
Plural
Emergences

Definition

The act or process by which an organism, particularly an insect, develops from its pupal or chrysalis stage into its adult form.

Etymology

From Latin 'emergere', meaning 'to emerge'.

Example

The emergence of the monarch butterfly from its chrysalis is a remarkable transformation.

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