What is the difference between direct and indirect development?

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Direct development Indirect development
$(1)$ It is a type of development in which an embryo develops into a mature individual without involving a larval stage. $(1)$ It is a type of development that involves a sexually-immature larval stage,having different food requirements than adults.
$(2)$ Metamorphosis is absent. $(2)$ Metamorphosis involving development of larva to a sexually mature adult is present.
$(3)$ It occurs in fishes,reptiles,birds,and mammals. $(3)$ It occurs in most of the invertebrates and amphibians.

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