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Planaria possesses high capacity of

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metamorphosis
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regeneration
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alternation of generations
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bioluminescence
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Solution

The correct option is B regeneration
Planaria belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes.
Planaria live in groups. And is found commonly in freshwater pond, lakes, streams and shallow rivers.
They have a high capacity of the generation due to the neoplastic cells which are found in them
If an individual is cut transversely into two parts, the anterior segment will generate a new tail and posterior end will develop a new head.
So, the correct option is 'regeneration'

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