Metagenesis refers to:
Correct answer: D. Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism
- A. Occurrence of a drastic change in form during postembryonic development
- B. Presence of a segmented body and parthenogenetic mode of reproduction
- C. Presence of different morphic forms
- D. Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism
Explanation
An alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism is referred to as metagenesis. E.g. in Obelia (a coelenterate), polyps reproduce asexually and medusae reproduce sexually.
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