Metamorphosis is a biological process where an animal undergoes a significant physical transformation, often with distinct larval and adult stages. This is common in insects like butterflies, beetles, and moths.
Cows are mammals, and mammals do not undergo metamorphosis. They develop directly from a fertilized egg into a young version of the adult, growing and maturing over time. This is called direct development.
Here's the difference:
* Complete Metamorphosis: Egg -> Larva -> Pupa -> Adult (e.g., butterfly)
* Direct Development: Egg -> Young -> Adult (e.g., cow)
So, while cows change and grow as they mature, they don't experience the dramatic transformations seen in insects with complete metamorphosis.