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) |
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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.