Question
Zoology Question on Species diversity
Given below are two statements:
Statement : Paedogenesis is the retention of larval characters in the adults.
Statement II: Neoteny refers to the accelerated gonadal maturation in the larvae.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(B): Both Statement I and Statement II are false