An unknown organism is observed to release a large number of very small eggs. Soon after being released, the eggs hatch and release organisms that are morphologically dissimilar to the parent. This organism must therefore use what type of reproductive strategy?

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The description of the organism releasing a large number of very small eggs that hatch into morphologically dissimilar forms from the parent indicates an indirect development. In indirect development, organisms go through a larval stage that is different in form from the adult stage, eventually undergoing metamorphosis to achieve their adult form.

An Unknown Organism Is Observed to Release a Large Number