Which of the following would be an example of paedomorphosis?
A)starfish regenerating severed limbs
B)rapid evolution in a small,isolated population
C)two species evolving a similar appearance
D)insects that can reproduce in larval stages without reaching mature development stages

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Paedomorphosis refers to the retention of juvenile traits in adult organisms. Insects that can reproduce in their larval stages without reaching mature development stages exhibit paedomorphosis. Starfish regeneration, rapid evolution in a small population, and convergent evolution in two species do not necessarily involve the retention of juvenile traits in adult organisms.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Paedomorphosis