Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Nymph
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
“Stag : Fawn” maps adult male deer to its young (fawn). We must mirror the adult → young relation for “cockroach.” Insects exhibit different developmental stages; recognizing the correct term is key.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
In insects with incomplete metamorphosis (hemimetabolous), the immature stage is called a “nymph,” not larva/pupa (which belong to complete metamorphosis). Therefore, adult cockroach → nymph preserves the life-stage relation.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify relation: adult → juvenile stage.Cockroach development: egg → nymph → adult.Select “Nymph.”
Verification / Alternative check:
Biology references on cockroach life cycle confirm nymphal stages (instars) with successive molts.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming all insects have larval/pupal stages; cockroaches are hemimetabolous.
Final Answer:
Nymph
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