Which of the following organisms undergo metamorphosis?

(i) Silk moth
(ii) Snake
(iii) Frog
(iv) Hen
(v) Butterfly
(vi) Human
(vii) Cat
(viii) Cockroach
(ix) Whale
(x) Dog

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Solution

Metamorphosis is the transformation of an organism from its larval form into an adult form.

It is commonly seen in organisms like silk moths, frogs, butterflies etc.

Cockroaches undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Organisms like snakes, cows, humans, hens, cats, whales and dogs do not undergo metamorphosis.

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