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What is metagenesis ? Mention an example which exhibits this phenomenon.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Metagenesis**: Metagenesis is a biological phenomenon where certain organisms alternate between two forms of reproduction: asexual and sexual reproduction. In this process, one generation reproduces asexually, while the next generation reproduces sexually. 2. **Characteristics of Metagenesis**: - Both generations involved in metagenesis are diploid. - It represents a form of alternation of generations, where the two reproductive strategies are observed in successive generations. ...
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