Caddisflies are insects that lay their eggs on the bottom of streams. The eggs mature into larvae, and eventually the larvae pupate, move to the surface of the stream, shed their pupal membranes, and emerge as winged adults. Caddisflies demonstrate

A) incomplete metamorphosis.
B) complete metamorphosis.
C) alteration of generations.


Answer: B

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