{"id":43980,"date":"2024-04-15T21:37:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=43980"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:37:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:37:10","slug":"the-stages-between-larval-moults-in-an-insect-are-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-stages-between-larval-moults-in-an-insect-are-called\/","title":{"rendered":"The stages between larval moults in an insect are called"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Pupal&#8221; option2=&#8221;Instars&#8221; option3=&#8221;Grubs&#8221; option4=&#8221;Caterpillars&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B. Instars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An instar is the developmental stage of an insect between two molts. The number of instars varies between insect species, but it is usually four or five. The first instar is the smallest, and the last instar is the largest. 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