difference between indirect and direct development
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The major differences between direct and indirect development are mentioned below:
Direct development | Indirect development |
In this type of development, an embryo develops into a young one without any intermediate larval stage | In this type of development, an embryo develops into a young one with some intermediate larval stages. |
Seen in fishes, reptiles, birds and mammals
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Seen in invertebrates and amphibians
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Young ones resemble the adult |
Young ones do not resemble the adult |