The animal which does not show any metamorphosis or larval stage is

Pheretima posthuma

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Asterias

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Musca domestica

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Solution

The correct option is A Pheretima posthuma
Asterias, Musca domestica and butterfly include a larval stage in their life cycle. Whereas in the case of Pheretima, there is no larval stage involved and the development is direct mode of development.
So, the correct answer is 'Pheretima posthuma'.

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