What Distinguishes Complete Metamorphosis from Incomplete Metamorphosis in Insects

question 87

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes complete metamorphosis from incomplete metamorphosis in insects?

• A) the presence of wings in the adult, but not in earlier life stages
• B) the presence of sex organs in the adult, but not in earlier life stages
• C) the radically different appearance between adults and earlier life stages
• D) Three of these responses are correct.
• E) Two of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

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