Question

Distinguish between the following pair of terms:
Incomplete and complete metamorphosis

Answer 1

• Complete metamorphosis:
  

1. Extend from the egg stage to the adult stage.
   
2. Consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
   
3. Consists of a very active, ravenously eating larva and an inactive pupa.
   
4. Complete metamorphosis occurs in wasps, ants, and fleas

• Incomplete metamorphosis
  

1. Extend from the egg stage to the adult stage.
   
2. Consists of three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.
   
3. Consists of a nymph, which resembles a miniature adult.
   
4. Occurs in termites, praying mantis, and cockroaches.