Maggots (nymphs) grow by ____________, which produces a new __________.
Molting, instar
Maggots, which are the larvae of certain flies, grow by a process called molting or ecdysis. In this process, the maggot sheds its outer skin or cuticle and replaces it with a new, larger one. The cuticle is a flexible layer that covers the maggot’s body and serves to protect the internal organs. The new cuticle is produced by specialized cells within the maggot’s body, and it allows the maggot to continue growing until it reaches its full size. During the molting process, the maggot may become temporarily immobile as it sheds its old cuticle and expands its new one. Once the new cuticle hardens, the maggot can resume its normal activities, such as feeding and moving about.
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