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Exopterygota

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Exopterygota is a taxonomic group of insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis, also known as hemimetabolous development. This means their young, called nymphs, resemble smaller versions of the adults and gradually develop wings and reproductive organs through a series of molts. Unlike insects with complete metamorphosis (holometabolous), Exopterygota do not have a pupal stage. This group is also referred to as hemimetabola. Examples of insects within this superorder include grasshoppers, crickets, cockroaches, and true bugs.12345

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  1. Exopterygota
  2. insect - Types of metamorphosis
  3. Orthoptera - General features
  4. insect - Annotated classification
  5. insect - Insect phylogeny
  6. Ectopterygota
  7. Endopterygota
  8. heteropteran - General features

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