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Pupa occurs in the life cycle of
Pupa occurs in the life cycle of
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The correct option is B Housefly
- The pupal stage occurs only in holometabolic insects i.e those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, going through four life stages; egg, larva, pupa, and imago(adult). For example, Housefly, Beetle, Butterfly, moths, wasps, etc.
- During the time of pupation, that the adult structures of the insect are formed whilst the larval structures are broken down.
- Hence Pupa occurs in the life cycle of Housefly.
- So, the correct answer is 'Housefly',
- The pupal stage occurs only in holometabolic insects i.e those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, going through four life stages; egg, larva, pupa, and imago(adult). For example, Housefly, Beetle, Butterfly, moths, wasps, etc.
- During the time of pupation, that the adult structures of the insect are formed whilst the larval structures are broken down.
- Hence Pupa occurs in the life cycle of Housefly.
- So, the correct answer is 'Housefly',
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