Exoskeleton shedding is a process that occurs during incomplete metamorphism.
Further Explanation:
Different animal has different life cycle as insect undergoes in a complete metamorphosis that includes mainly four steps:
There are some insects such as grasshoppers, cockroaches, and dragonflies undergo incomplete metamorphism. They lack a pupal form or pupa stage. They only undergo in three stages that include:
In incomplete metamorphosis, the insect enters into a nymphal stage from the egg stage. In this stage, the insect molts into the adult form. Molting mainly involves shielding the skin (epidermis). In insects, an entire exoskeleton shed.
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Answer Details:
Grade: High School
Subject: Biology
Topic: Metamorphosis
Keywords:
Age, shedding, exoskeleton, molting, metamorphosis, incomplete, complete, adult, larva, egg, nymphal stage, life cycle, insects, dragonflies.
