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Direct development in biology refers to the process where an animal, after birth or hatching, differs from the adult form only in minor details, such as not yet having functional sex organs. Unlike indirect development, there is no larval stage or metamorphosis. The primary changes involve growth and the attainment of sexual maturity through hormonal action. This contrasts with indirect development, which is characterized by a metamorphosis.12

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