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Chrysalis

Chrysalis is also a record label that was created in 1969.

A chrysalis is a type of pupa, a protective case within which an insect is undergoing metamorphosis from a larva into the adult form. This term typically designates the pupae of butterfly species, and sometimes also moth species.

Sometimes the chrysalis is itself contained in a protective silk case called a cocoon.

Synonym: Aurelia



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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