Multiple choice

Sometimes, larve develops gonads and reproduces by normal sexual reproduction. It is called

  1. regeneration

  2. neoteny

  3. autotomy

  4. paedogenesis
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Explanation

Neoteny is the retention of larval characteristics in sexually mature adults, where the larva develops gonads and reproduces while still in larval form. Regeneration is regrowing lost parts. Autotomy is self-amputation (like lizards dropping tails). Paedogenesis is reproduction by larvae, but neoteny specifically describes the retention of juvenile features in adulthood.

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