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JAMB Biology 1987 Question 14

Question 14

Animal Kingdom

In the life history of a butterfly, destruction of crops is caused by the

  1. A.maggot
  2. B.nymph
  3. C.caterpillar
  4. D.pupa.
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Answer: C (caterpillar)

Explanation

The caterpillar (larva) of the butterfly feeds heavily on leaves, damaging crops. The pupa does not feed and butterflies have no nymph stage.