WAEC Biology 1994 Question 5

Question 5

Reproduction in Animals

The process in which insects undergo conspicuous changes in form and appearance during development is known as

  1. A.ecdysis
  2. B.metamorphosis
  3. C.aestivation
  4. D.migration
  5. E.hibernation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (metamorphosis)

Explanation

Metamorphosis is the change in body form during development, e.g. egg → larva → pupa → adult.