Animal Kingdom Question 477

Question: Match the phylum given in column-I with their example given in column-II and choose the correct option.
Column-I (Phylum) Column-II (Example)
A. Echinodermata I. Ascidia, Doliolum
B. Hemichordata II. Asterias, Ophiura
C. Urochordata III. Branchiostoma
D. Cephalochordata IV. Balanoglossus, Saccoglossus

Options:

A) A-IV B-II C-I D-III

B) A-II B-IV C-I D-III

C) A-II B-IV C-III D-I

D) A-II B-I C-IV D-III

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

A. Echinodermata (II. Asterias, Ophiura): Echinodermata is a phylum that includes starfish and brittle stars, which are represented by the genera Asterias and Ophiura.

B. Hemichordata (IV. Balanoglossus, Saccoglossus): Hemichordata is a phylum that includes acorn worms, which are represented by the genera Balanoglossus and Saccoglossus.

C. Urochordata (I. Ascidia, Doliolum): Urochordata is a phylum that includes sea squirts and salps, which are represented by the genera Ascidia and Doliolum.

D. Cephalochordata (III. Branchiostoma): Cephalochordata is a phylum that includes lancelets, which are represented by the genus Branchiostoma.