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    Identify an organism that exhibits metagenesis.
    Question

    Identify an organism that exhibits metagenesis.

    A.

    Obelia

    B.

    Spongilla

    C.

    Sycon

    D.

    Euspongia

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is (a) Obelia.
     Obelia is a genus of hydrozoans that exhibits metagenesis, also known as alternation of generations.
     In Obelia, the life cycle alternates between asexual polypoid and sexual medusoid forms.
     The polyp stage reproduces asexually by budding to form medusae, while the medusae reproduce sexually to produce larvae that develop into new polyps.
    Information Booster:
    Spongilla: A genus of freshwater sponges that do not exhibit metagenesis; they primarily reproduce asexually by budding or gemmules.
    Sycon: A genus of calcareous sponges that reproduce both sexually and asexually but do not exhibit metagenesis.
    Euspongia: A genus of demosponges, commonly known as bath sponges, which reproduce asexually by budding and do not exhibit metagenesis.

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