To solve this problem, we need to arrange the stages of a fish's life cycle in the correct order. The diagram shows a circle with arrows pointing clockwise, which tells us the order of events.
Step 1: Identify the starting point.
Most life cycles begin with an egg. Looking at the options provided at the bottom of the image, "Egg" is the very first stage. In the diagram, box
1 is at the top and starts the cycle. So,
1 is Egg.
Step 2: Follow the arrow from the Egg.
After an egg hatches, a tiny fish comes out. This stage is called a larva (or larvae). Looking at the pictures, the yellow, small creature is labeled "Larvae". The arrow points from box 1 to box 2. So,
2 is Larvae.
Step 3: What happens after Larvae?
As the larva grows, it starts to look more like a fish but is still very small. This stage is often called a fry. The arrow points from box 2 to box 3. The picture labeled "Fry" fits here. So,
3 is Fry.
Step 4: What comes after Fry?
The fry continues to grow and develops more adult features, but isn't fully grown yet. This stage is called juvenile. The arrow points from box 3 to box 4. The picture labeled "Juvenile" (the striped fish) fits here. So,
4 is Juvenile.
Step 5: What happens next?
Some fish, like salmon, go through a special change called smoltification before becoming adults or entering the ocean. Even if not all fish do this, the diagram includes a "Smolt" stage. The arrow points from box 4 to box 5. So,
5 is Smolt.
Step 6: The final stage before laying eggs again.
The smolt grows into a full-grown fish capable of reproducing. This is the Adult stage. The arrow points from box 5 to box 6. The picture labeled "Adult" fits here. So,
6 is Adult.
Step 7: Check the cycle.
The arrow from box 6 (Adult) points back to box 1 (Egg), because adult fish lay eggs to start the cycle all over again. This confirms our order is correct.
Summary of the order:
1. Egg
2. Larvae
3. Fry
4. Juvenile
5. Smolt
6. Adult
Final Answer:
1: Egg
2: Larvae
3: Fry
4: Juvenile
5: Smolt
6: Adult
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fish life cycle worksheet.
