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Which of the following organism shows metamorphosis?

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Crocodile
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Hen
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Silk moth
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Elephant
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Solution

The correct option is C Silk moth
Metamorphosis is the process by which the young ones develop from the larva stage into adult ones that look similar to the parents. Metamorphosis usually takes place in some insects, amphibians etc. Silk moth is an insect. It reproduces by laying eggs. The young ones hatching from the eggs is called the larva that does not resemble its parents. It develops into an adult after passing through metamorphosis.

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