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5. What is the difference between direct and indirect development?

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The differences between direct and indirect development are as follows

Direct development   Indirect development
In this development, an embryo develops into a young one without any intermediate larval stage. In this development, an embryo develops into a young one with some intermediate larval stages. 
There is no metamorphosis. The young ones resemble the adults. The larva undergoes metamorphosis and the young ones do not resemble the adult.
Seen in fishes, reptiles, birds and mammals. Seen in invertebrates and amphibians.

 

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