Select the incorrect statement about neoteny,

Options

A. The larva retains adult characters such as gonads and starts producing young ones by sexual reproduction
B. It occurs in axolotl larva.
C. It occurs in fishes and salamander
D. None of these

Explanation

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Understanding Neoteny**: Neoteny is a biological phenomenon where an organism retains juvenile traits even into adulthood. This means that certain larval characteristics are maintained, and the organism can reproduce while still in its larval form.

2. **Analyzing the Statements**:
- **Statement 1**: "The larvae retains adult characters such as gonads and starts producing young ones by sexual reproduction."
- This statement is correct as neotenous organisms do retain adult reproductive structures and can reproduce while in their larval stage.

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