Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 31 - Protostome Animals - 31.4 - Arthropods Are the Most Abundant and Diverse Group of Animals - 31.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 681: 2

Answer

Complete metamorphosis, as evident in moths and butterflies, describes a drastic change in the form of the animal between its larval and adult forms. Hexapods that experience incomplete metamorphosis appear similar throughout their life cycles. Such insects include grasshoppers and cockroaches.

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Complete metamorphosis, as evident in moths and butterflies, describes a drastic change in the form of the animal between its larval and adult forms. Hexapods that experience incomplete metamorphosis appear similar throughout their life cycles. Such insects include grasshoppers and cockroaches.
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