chrysalid
/ˈkrɪs(ə)lɪd
/noun
Another term for chrysalis.To test if this timing is controlled by an internal clock, the researchers exposed the chrysalids to total darkness....
- The facility's original design included a display case for visitors to observe the actual emergence of the butterflies from their chrysalids.
Origin
Late 18th century: from Latin chrysal(l)is, chrysal(l)id- (see chrysalis).