👉 In biology, a chrysalis is a type of organ that develops from an insect's egg. The chrysalis is made up of a series of cells that transform into the adult butterfly or caterpillar stage. These cells are called "inhibitory" and are responsible for protecting the developing organism against predators and other threats. The term "chrysalides" comes from the Greek word "chrysos" which means "true" or "whole," which is a characteristic