Question

Paurometabolous type metamorphosis occurs in

• A. Cockroach
• B. Mosquito
• C. Housefly
• D. Honeybee

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cockroach

The correct option is A.

Explanation of Correct option:

1. Paurometabolous is the development of gradual metamorphosis.
2. Immature stages resemble miniature adults and have external wing buds in this stage of development.
3. They live in the same environment as adults and eat the same foods.
4. For example Cockroaches.

Explanation of Incorrect option:

Option B:

1. All mosquitoes go through four phases in their life cycle: the egg stage, larval stage, pupal stage, and adult stage.

Option C:

1. A housefly's phases of development are identical to those of a mosquito and the cycle begins with an embryo.
2. The same develops into a larva, then a pupa, and finally, an adult emerges from the pupa.

Option D:

1. The honeybee, like the mosquito and the housefly, goes through phases.

Final answer: Paurometabolous type metamorphosis occurs in cockroaches.