NEET 2018 · BiologyEchinodermataPrevious Year Question

Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?

Answer: (C) Earthworm. Earthworm (Pheretima, phylum Annelida) shows direct development with no larval stage, so it does not metamorphose.

  1. A.Moth
  2. B.Tunicate
  3. C.Earthworm
  4. D.Starfish

Correct Answer

(C) Earthworm

Solution & Explanation

Earthworm (Pheretima, phylum Annelida) shows direct development with no larval stage, so it does not metamorphose. Moth (Arthropoda), Tunicate (Urochordata) and Starfish (Echinodermata) all pass through a larval stage and undergo metamorphosis. NCERT Reference: Page 43, line 45

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