Question

Young insects undergo certain changes to become adults. Define this change. Compare the life cycle of a grasshopper with that of a butterfly.

Answer 1

• Young insects undergo a series of changes to transform into adults. They pass through different distinct stages of development. This process is known as metamorphosis.
• Butterflies go through complete metamorphosis in which they pass through egg, larva, pupa stages to reach adult stage.
• The grasshopper goes through only nymph stage to reach adult stage from egg, hence it is an example of incomplete metamorphosis.