HOTS Science Primary 3 Cycles

An insect that spends its larval stage in water but its adult stage on land most likely has which of the following life cycle characteristics?

A It has a 3-stage life cycle to speed up development.
B Its larva and adult stages do not compete for the same food source.
C It does not require air during its larval stage.
D The adult stage will return to land to lay eggs.
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Step 1: Larva is in water; Adult is on land. Step [2-9]: Different environments usually mean different diets. Step [2-9]: This prevents competition between parents and young, ensuring better survival.

Correct answer: Its larva and adult stages do not compete for the same food source.

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