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Hemimetabolous is a term used in entomology to describe a type of insect metamorphosis that involves incomplete transformation. Insects that undergo hemimetabolous development hatch from the egg as nymphs, which resemble smaller, wingless versions of the adult insect. These nymphs molt several times, growing larger and developing wing buds with each successive molt. They typically inhabit similar environments and feed on the same food sources as the adults. The final molt transforms the nymph into a winged adult, also known as an imago. This type of development is contrasted with holometabolous development, which involves a more dramatic transformation with larval and pupal stages. Examples of insects that exhibit hemimetabolous development include grasshoppers, cockroaches, true bugs, and dragonflies. The nymphal stages are often referred to as an "instar." The process is gradual, with nymphs progressively acquiring adult characteristics. This strategy allows young insects to become functional and independent without a distinct inactive or transformative phase like a pupa.