Metagenesis refers to: A. Presence of a segmented body and parthenogenetic mode of reproduction. B. Presence of different morphic forms. C. Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism D. Occurrence of a drastic change in form during post-embryonic development
Option C. When one generation of certain plants and animals reproduces asexually, followed by a sexually reproducing generation is called as metagenesis. It is also called as alternation of generation. So, the correct answer is 'Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism'