What is direct development? Is there a larval stage in planarias?

1.	What is direct development? Is there a larval stage in planarias?
Answer» Sexual reproduction with direct development is that in which there is not a larval stage in the embryonic development. When a larval stage exists it is said to be indirect development. In the sexual reproduction of planarias there is no larval stage.

Answer»

Sexual reproduction with direct development is that in which there is not a larval stage in the embryonic development. When a larval stage exists it is said to be indirect development.

In the sexual reproduction of planarias there is no larval stage.

Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions

What is the main external morphological feature that differentiates platyhelminthes from other worms (nematodes)?
How many germ layers originate the body of platyhelminthes? In relation to this characteristic how are these animals classified?
What are the types of digestion and of digestive system of platyhelminthes?
What is an example of freshwater flatworm? Due to that habitat what is the physiological problem that these animals must solve?
What is cephalization? How does lateral symmetry favor cephalization?
How are nutrients distributed by the digestive system in planarias?
Are flatworms monoecious or dioecious?
How can asexual reproduction in planarias be described?
How is gas exchange done in flatworms?
What is direct development? Is there a larval stage in planarias?

What is direct development? Is there a larval stage in planarias?

Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions

Reply to Comment