Process "B" shown in the figure is an example of which of the following?
A) recapitulation via hypermorphosis
B) recapitulation via acceleration
C) paedomorphosis via progenesis
D) paedomorphosis via neoteny

Question

Process "B" shown in the figure is an example of which of the following? 
A) recapitulation via hypermorphosis 
B) recapitulation via acceleration 
C) paedomorphosis via progenesis 
D) paedomorphosis via neoteny

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Process "B" in the figure shows paedomorphosis via progenesis, where the timing of sexual maturation is accelerated leading to the retention of juvenile traits in adult individuals.

Process "B" Shown in the Figure Is an Example of Which