hemimetabolískum

Hemimetabolism, also known as incomplete metamorphosis, is a type of insect development where the young, called nymphs, gradually resemble the adult form. Unlike complete metamorphosis, which involves a distinct larval stage and a pupa, hemimetabolous insects hatch from eggs as nymphs that look like miniature versions of the adults. These nymphs molt several times, shedding their exoskeleton as they grow. With each molt, they become larger and more developed, gradually acquiring adult features such as wings and reproductive organs.

The stages of hemimetabolous development are egg, nymph, and adult. Nymphs typically inhabit the same environment and consume the same food as adults. However, they lack fully developed wings and reproductive capabilities. As they approach adulthood, their final molts result in the emergence of fully formed wings and mature sexual organs. This type of metamorphosis is common in insects such as grasshoppers, cockroaches, true bugs, termites, and dragonflies. The transition from nymph to adult is a continuous process of growth and maturation rather than a radical transformation.