A type of development, also known as complete or complex metamorphosis, characterized by the occurrence of the egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages during the life cycle. This is considered to be a more evolutionarily advanced form of development than hemimetabolous development (incomplete or simple metamorphosis).
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(2008). Holometabolous Development. In: Capinera, J.L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6359-6_1362
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