10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of metamorphosis?
Tadpoles changing into frogs
What is the typical outcome of metamorphosis?
Rapid and acute changes
Which life stage comes after the larva stage in metamorphosis?
Pupa
What is an exemption to the complete cycle of metamorphosis mentioned in the text?
Humans
Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?
Humans
Which type of metamorphosis is characterized by the stages: egg, nymph, and adult?
Hemimetabolous
Which type of metamorphosis is also known as complete metamorphosis?
Holometabolous
What is a disadvantage of complete metamorphosis?
Short lifespan of adults
Which insect undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?
Grasshoppers
What distinguishes hypermetamorphosis from other types of metamorphosis?
It involves a pupa stage
Study Notes
Metamorphosis Examples and Characteristics
- An example of metamorphosis is the transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly.
- The typical outcome of metamorphosis is the formation of a fully developed adult with distinct physical characteristics.
Stages of Metamorphosis
- In complete metamorphosis, the life stage that comes after the larva stage is the pupa stage.
- In incomplete metamorphosis, the life stage that comes after the larva stage is the adult stage.
Exceptions to Metamorphosis
- An exemption to the complete cycle of metamorphosis is the development of some species of fish, which undergo a gradual transformation from juvenile to adult.
Types of Metamorphosis
- Hemimetabolism is characterized by the stages: egg, nymph, and adult.
- Holometabolism is also known as complete metamorphosis, characterized by distinct larval and pupal stages.
Complete Metamorphosis Disadvantages
- A disadvantage of complete metamorphosis is the vulnerability of the pupa stage to predators and environmental factors.
Incomplete Metamorphosis Examples
- Grasshoppers undergo incomplete metamorphosis, with distinct juvenile stages (nymphs) that resemble small adults.
Hypermetamorphosis Characteristics
- Hypermetamorphosis is distinguished from other types of metamorphosis by the presence of multiple, distinct larval stages, each adapted to a specific environment.
Explore the fascinating process of metamorphosis in this quiz. Test your knowledge of how organisms transform from one form to another, such as insects, amphibians, and aquatic species. Discover the meaning and examples of metamorphosis in nature.
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