exceptionallyhonest t1_jbhhref wrote on March 9, 2023 at 1:57 AM

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But don’t they recognize things from their caterpillar life? Proving that it’s a conscious transformation?

President_Calhoun t1_jbktaxg wrote on March 9, 2023 at 7:29 PM

There have been studies that suggest that butterflies retain at least some of their caterpillar memories. I don't think that indicates that it's a conscious transformation, though.

exceptionallyhonest t1_jbmhi9n wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:27 AM

Hmm, that’s fascinating.

tomchaps t1_jbk90fh wrote on March 9, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Nope, the brain of the caterpillar is almost entirely consumedduring the process of metamorphosis.