Question

What is metamorphosis? Give examples.

Answer 1

Metamorphosis:

1. When the young one does not resemble the adult, such a young one is known as a larva or nymph, it is known as indirect development.
2. The change from nymph or larva to adult is called metamorphosis.
3. The transformation of a larva into an adult is characterized by a series of sudden morphological, physiological, and behavioral changes.

Examples:

1. Frog
2. Butterfly