How Do Caterpillars Get Their Wings?
This is the first video in MBL’s new series, “Science Says So,” where scientists debunk common science misconceptions through short educational explainers featuring images and videos from their own research at the MBL.
In this video, Nipam Patel, Director of the Marine Biological Laboratory, explains what really occurs during metamorphosis and how caterpillars develop their adult structures.
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