Which of the following animals does not undergo metamorphosis?
- Tunicate
- Starfish
- Earthworm
- Moth
Answer
(3) Earthworm
Solution
Metamorphosis occurs where development is indirect, i.e., through a larval stage.
Tunicates (tadpole larva), starfish (free-swimming bipinnaria larva) and moth (caterpillar larva → pupa → adult) show indirect development.
Earthworm ( Pheretima) has direct development: young worms hatch from cocoons with no larval stage ⇒ no metamorphosis.
Answer: (3)