Subclass Exopterygota (Noun)
Meaning
Subclass of insects characterized by gradual and usually incomplete metamorphosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The subclass Exopterygota consists of insects undergoing gradual and sometimes incomplete transformation from juvenile to adult stages.
- Researchers have identified several key characteristics that distinguish the subclass Exopterygota from other insect groups.
- The subclass Exopterygota includes a wide range of insect orders, such as Orthoptera, Hemiptera, and Odonata.
- Entomologists often study the subclass Exopterygota to better understand the evolutionary history of insects with incomplete metamorphosis.
- Insects within the subclass Exopterygota typically undergo a series of molts as they grow and develop.