Definition
'Hemimetabola' is a term closely related to exopterygota. It refers to insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis. 🐛 Their young, called nymphs, resemble smaller versions of the adults and gradually develop through molting. Unlike holometabola (insects with complete metamorphosis), hemimetabolous insects lack a pupal stage. Think of it as a gradual transformation, like a caterpillar slowly turning into a butterfly. 🦋 Examples include grasshoppers, dragonflies, and cockroaches. It's a straightforward developmental path compared to the complete overhaul seen in butterflies.