How do animals undergo metamorphosis, and why? – podcast

Published: Oct. 15, 2020, 10:59 a.m.

Metamorphosis – where a creature remodels itself between life stages – is one of the most astounding and bizarre feats of biology. It’s also surprisingly common. Why do animals bother undertaking this huge transformational change, and how do they rebuild their bodies from one form to another? Natalie Grover investigates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod