Metagenesis refers to:

Presence of a segmented body and parthenogenesis as a mode of reproduction

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Presence of different morphic forms

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Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism

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Occurrence of a drastic change in form during post-embryonic development

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The correct option is C Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism
The phenomena where one generation of certain plants and animals reproduces asexually, followed by a sexually reproducing generation is called as metagenesis. It is also called as alternation of generation.

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