Compare the advantages and disadvantages of direct and indirect development.

Explanation

Direct Development:
Advantages:
1. The young ones resemble the adult directly and no larval stages occur.
2. The eggs of these animals have lot of yolk for the young ones to grow or are fed by the mother's tissues. (human being) in the larval stages.
3. Parental care is seen in many cases.
Disadvantages:
1. Since the parents and young ones are found in the samé habítat they have to share the same resources.
2. In case of calamities/disasters they will perish together.
Indirect Development:
Advantages:
1. The larval forms are much different from the adult and thrive on different food resources
2. They also grow in a different ecological habitat. Hence in case of calamities they may continue to exist even if the adults Perish.
3. Indirect development is a better means for the species to survive.
Disadvantages:
1. Chances of all larvae developing into adult cannot be assumed.
2. Eggs have very little yolk.
3. Parental care is not seen.