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Insect metamorphosis

Metamorphosis diagram of Holometabolous + Hemimetabolous insects

Holometabolous insects undergo complete metamorphosis – the larva is completely different from the adult in size, shape and food habits.

Hemimetabolous insects undergo incomplete metamorphosis – the nymphs resemble the adults, though smaller in size, and their food habits are the same as adults.

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Published:29 October 2020Size: 1.29 MB