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JAMB Biology 2007 Question 43

Question 43

Reproduction in Animals

Which of the following is common to the mosquito, housefly and blackfly?

  1. A.They undergo complete metamorphosis.
  2. B.They are parasites of man.
  3. C.Their immature stages are aquatic.
  4. D.Their adults have two pairs of wings.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (They undergo complete metamorphosis.)

Explanation

All three pass through egg, larva, pupa and adult, which is complete metamorphosis. Housefly larvae live in refuse, not water, and all three are true flies with one pair of wings.