developmental modes Flashcards
1
Q
what is direct development
A
no metamorphosis
2
Q
what is indirect development
A
metamorphosis
3
Q
what are the three classes of insect
A
ametabolous, hemimetabolous and holometabolous
4
Q
which class of insect goes through metamorphosis
A
holometabolous
5
Q
why do insects metamorphose
A
the development of wings and the race for resources between parent and offspring
6
Q
what are the two theories of why the larval stage evolved from a nymph
A
direct relationship between nymph and larvae and the larvae being an arrested embryo which has become independent
