Changes that convert larva into adult constitute

Metastasis

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Metagenesis

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Metamorphosis

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Solution

The correct option is D Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis refers to the way that organisms develop, grow, and change form.
Metamorphosis majorly occurs in insects.
metamorphosis has four stages i.e egg, larva, pupa and adult. The female lays eggs then the larva hatch from the eggs. Then the larva makes cocoons around themselves this stage is called a pupa. Inside the cocoon, the larvae change into the adult.
Hence Changes that convert larva into adult constitute metamorphosis
So, the correct answer is 'Metamorphosis'.

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