The phenomenon in which better developed larva changes to less developed adults is
Retrogressive metamorphosis
Neoteny
Progressive metamorphosis
Both 1 and 2
The adult tunicates have only one feature of chordates, i.e., pharyngeal gill slits. The notochord, nerve cord and postanal tail disappears in adults. This is called regressive metamorphosis.
Hence, the correct option is (a).