Give at least two different examples of polymorphism in Class Insecta. How did polymorphism aid in the diversification and abundance of insects?
Polymorphism is a phenomenon where two or more distinct phenotypes are produced by same genotype.
Polymorphism is the major success for the insects allowimg them to partition life changes in differetn stages from larvae to pupa to adult in lepidoptera which includes moths and butterflies, coleoptera(beetles), hymenoptera which includes ants,bees and wasps.
Genetic diversty serves a way for population to adapt to changing environment. As polymorphism helps to adapt to the environment which is the key to survival it helps with diversification.
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