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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which stage of development is most likely missing when an insect goes through incomplete metamorphosis?
A
larva
B
pupa
C
egg
D
adult
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete and incomplete metamorphosis are two types of growth forms in insects. The complete metamorphosis occurs through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The incomplete metamorphosis occurs through three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. The pupa stage is not developed during incomplete metamorphosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -A partial metamorphosis in insects in which there is no complete physical change in insects, i.e. absence of pupal stage during their development from embryo into adult form.

Detailed explanation-3: -Incomplete Metamorphosis-Type of metamorphosis found in insects. The insect goes through 3 stages of growth: Egg-Nymph-Adult. Insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis include grasshoppers, cicadas, cockroaches, and lice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pupa: When insects undergo complete metamorphosis, this is the form in between the last larval instar and the adult. In this stage, the insect does not usually feed or move around much. It may be covered by a protective cocoon.

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