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What is metamerism, as seen in the earthworm?
ADivision into head, thorax and abdomen
BAlternation of polyp and medusa forms
CSerial repetition of body segments and organs
DPresence of a rod on the dorsal side
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Serial repetition of body segments and organs
Metameric segmentation is the external and internal division of the body into repeating segments.
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