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?
A
Synchronization
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B
Metamerism
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C
Metagenesis
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D
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.