In gradual metamorphosis, which immature stage resembles the adult?

In gradual metamorphosis, which immature stage resembles the adult?

• A. Egg
• B. Nymph
• C. Pupa
• D. Larva

Answer: (B)

In gradual metamorphosis, the young look like a smaller version of the adult. The immature stage is called a nymph, and it shares the same body plan as the adult but is smaller and lacks fully developed wings and reproductive organs. As the insect molts through several nymphal stages, it gradually develops the adult features until it reaches full size and maturity. Because of this, the nymph is the form that most closely resembles the adult. Eggs are just starting life, larvae (in complete metamorphosis) look very different from the adult, and pupae are typically inactive stages that look unlike the adult.

In gradual metamorphosis, the young look like a smaller version of the adult. The immature stage is called a nymph, and it shares the same body plan as the adult but is smaller and lacks fully developed wings and reproductive organs. As the insect molts through several nymphal stages, it gradually develops the adult features until it reaches full size and maturity. Because of this, the nymph is the form that most closely resembles the adult. Eggs are just starting life, larvae (in complete metamorphosis) look very different from the adult, and pupae are typically inactive stages that look unlike the adult.