WTF Fun Fact – Butterfly Metamorphosis

During the chrysalis phase of the butterfly metamorphosis, a caterpillar digests itself by releasing enzymes that break down its tissues. Specialized groups of cells survive this process and use the protein-rich soup to build the body parts of the butterfly. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: How Does a Caterpillar Turn into a Butterfly? – Scientific American


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