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AIIMS 2016
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2016
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Animal Kingdom

AIIMS 2016 · Botany · Animal Kingdom

Retrogressive metamorphosis occurs in

Retrogressive metamorphosis occurs in

Options

  1. AHemichordata
  2. BCephalochordata
  3. CUrochordata
  4. DVertebrata.

Correct answer

C. Urochordata

Step-by-step solution

In retrogressive metamorphosis, degeneration is shown by larva to form less developed adult. It is a type of metamorphosis seen in Herdmania (Urochordate). It involves transformation of an active, free swimming larva with advanced characters into sedentary and simple adult.
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