In some animal groups, the body is found divided into compartments with serial repetition of at least some organs. What is this characteristic feature called?

Synchronization

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Metamerism

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Metagenesis

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Metamorphosis

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Solution

The correct option is B Metamerism
The serial repetition of organs when body is divided into compartments is called metamerism because metamerism is the phenomenon of having a linear series of body segments fundamentally similar in structure. It is mainly seen in phylum annelida.
So, the correct answer is 'Metamerism'.

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