JAMB Biology 1992 Question 9

Question 9

Reproduction in Animals

Which of the following insects undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?

  1. A.Mosquito
  2. B.Termite
  3. C.Housefly
  4. D.Moth
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Answer: B (Termite)

Explanation

Termites hatch as nymphs that look like small adults and moult to grow (egg → nymph → adult). Mosquito, housefly and moth have a larva and pupa stage.