Vea, I.M., & Minakuchi, C. 2021 Atypical insects: molecular mechanisms of unusual life history strategies. Insect Science 43(2021): 46-53

Keywords:

  • life cycle
  • reproduction
  • Notes: The two main types of atypical metamorphosis discussed here are neometaboly, a deviation of hemimetaboly, where quiescent pupal-like stages precede adult metamorphosis, and metamorphoses leading to paedomorphism, or the retention of juvenile features in adults