If humans were characterized as undergoing metamorphosis,human development from infant to adult would be better described as
A)hemimetabolous metamorphosis.
B)holometabolous metamorphosis.

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Hemimetabolous metamorphosis involves incomplete metamorphosis, where the juvenile stages resemble miniature versions of the adult stage and gradually develop adult characteristics through successive molts. This is a more accurate representation of human development, as the physical changes from infancy to adulthood are gradual and continuous. Holometabolous metamorphosis, on the other hand, involves a drastic transformation from larval to adult form, which does not reflect the human development process.

If Humans Were Characterized as Undergoing Metamorphosis,human Development from Infant