Which of the following describes 'Hemimetabolous' development in insects?
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Correct answer: Incomplete metamorphosis with nymph stages
Hemimetabolous insects such as grasshoppers, cockroaches, and dragonflies undergo incomplete metamorphosis. The immature stages, called nymphs, closely resemble wingless adults and gradually acquire adult features through successive molts, without passing through a discrete pupal stage.
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