Differentiate between direct and indirect development.

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Direct development Indirect development
In this type of development, embryo develops into a mature individual without involving a larval stage.
It this type of development, sexually-immature larval stage is present.
Metamorphosis is absent.
Metamorphosis is present. It involves development of larva to an adult.
It is seen in fishes, reptiles, birds, mammals.
It is seen in invertebrates and amphibians.

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Direct development	Indirect development
In this type of development, embryo develops into a mature individual without involving a larval stage.	It this type of development, sexually-immature larval stage is present.
Metamorphosis is absent.	Metamorphosis is present. It involves development of larva to an adult.
It is seen in fishes, reptiles, birds, mammals.	It is seen in invertebrates and amphibians.