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The Larvae of Some Insects Are Merely Small Versions of the Adult

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The larvae of some insects are merely small versions of the adult, whereas the larvae of other insects look completely different from adults, eat different foods, and may live in different habitats. Which of the following most directly favors the evolution of the latter, more radical, kind of metamorphosis?


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Pulmonary Respiration

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the environment, critical for maintaining cellular respiration.

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells convert nutrients into energy (ATP) and release waste products, involving oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.

Pulmonary Respiration

The process of gas exchange within the lungs where oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is released.

Ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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