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Insects whose hatchlings are sufficiently similar in form to adults to be recognizable are said to havea. instars.b. neopterous development.c. accelerated development.d. incomplete metamorphosis.e. complete metamorphosis.
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Incomplete metamorphosis is a type of insect development in which the hatchlings, or nymphs, resemble the adults but are smaller and lack adult features such as wings and reproductive structures. They gradually acquire these features as they grow and molt. Show more…
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Insects that hatch from eggs into juveniles that resemble miniature adults are said to have $a$. instars. $b$. neopterous development. $c .$ accelerated development. $d .$ incomplete metamorphosis. $e .$ complete metamorphosis.
Incomplete metamorphosis a. is characterized by distinct larval and adult stages that do not compete for resources. b. is typically seen in arachnids. c. involves gradual changes in life stages where young resemble the adult stage. d. is characteristic of the majority of insects. e. always includes a pupal stage.
Incomplete metamorphosis a. is characterized by distinct larval and adult stages that do not compete for resources. b. is typically seen in arachnids. c. involves gradual changes in life stages in which the young resemble the adult stage. d. is characteristic of the majority of insects. e. always includes a pupal stage.
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