A caterpillar spends time as a caterpillar, then a distinct period in a chrysalis, then emerges as a butterfly. In terms of development, this is
A) discontinuity.
B) continuity.
C) gradual change.
D) quantitative change.

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The caterpillar goes through distinct, separate stages of development, first as a caterpillar, then as a chrysalis, and finally as a butterfly. This is an example of discontinuity, where development occurs in distinct stages with clear breakpoints and changes.

A Caterpillar Spends Time as a Caterpillar, Then a Distinct