Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Animalia
Which one of the following is a matching pair of an animal and a certain phenomenon it exhibits:
A
Pheretima–Sexual dimorphism
B
Musca–Complete metamorphosis
C
Chameleon–Mimicry
D
Taenia–Polymorphism
Answer
Musca–Complete metamorphosis
Explanation
Solution
Musca, which refers to the common housefly (Musca domestica), exhibits complete metamorphosis. Complete metamorphosis is a developmental process that includes four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The housefly undergoes this process during its life cycle.
So, the correct option is (B): Musca–Complete metamorphosis