The development of P. americana is described as paurometabolous because 

• A

  Thirteen molts occur during the development.

• B

  Development occurs through nymphal stages which look very much like adults.

• C

  Eggs are centrolecithal and cleavage is superficial.

• D

  On an average, females produce 9-10 oothecae, each containing 14-16 eggs.