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What is paedogenesis?

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In paedogenetic parthenogenesis (Paedogenesis) the larves produce a new generation of larvae by parthenogenesis. It occurs in the sporocysts and Redia larvae of liver fluke. It is also seen in the larvae of some insects. e.g. Gall fly.
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