Definition of 'pupa'. pupa (pjuËpÉ ) A pupa is an insect that is in the stage of development between a larva and a fully grown adult. It has a protective covering and does not move. The pupae remain dormant in the soil until they emerge as adult moths in the winter.
United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, simply called the United Kingdom or UK, is a sovereign state inNorthern Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy that is made up of four separate countries. It is a member of the European Union, United Nations, the Commonwealth, NATO and the G8.
The United Kingdom, also called the U.K., consists of a group of islands off the northwest coast of Europe. It is a unique country made up of four nations: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. England, Wales, and Scotland also make up Great Britain.ATURE. About 5,000 years ago, the center of the United Kingdom was covered with thick forests. Thousands of years ago, these woodlands were cleared by ancient farmers, and today only about 10 percent of the land is forest.