A type of metamorphosis in insects with four developmental stages, i.e., eggs, larva, pupa and adult is

Heminetabolous

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Paurometabolous

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Holometabolous

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Ametabolous

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Solution

The correct option is D Holometabolous
A type of metamorphosis in insects with four developmental stages i.e, eggs, larva, pupa and adult is holometabolous.
It is also known as complete metamorphosis.
It is a form of insect development which includes four life stages.
This type of metamorphosis takes place in most species of insects, including butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, and ants.
So, the correct answer is 'Holometabolous'.

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