Becoming principle
Lessons from Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar
Guard the becoming.
Protect the unfinished stage.
Core lesson
Growth often needs camouflage before it can become visible.
Biological basis
Swallowtail caterpillars use disguise and defensive display before metamorphosing into adult butterflies.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
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