Animal Kingdom Question 50
Question: Identify the figures 1, 2 and 3 and choose the correct option.
Options:
A) 1 - Male Ascaris, 2 - Hirudinaria (leech), 3 - Nereis
B) 1 - Female Ascaris, 2 - Nereis, 3 - Hirudinaria (leech)
C) 1 - Female Ascaris, 2 - Hirudinaria (leech), 3 - Nereis
D) 1 - Male Ascaris, 2 - Nereis, 3 - Hirudinaria (leech)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Ascaris belongs to nematode phylum which is a non - segmented roundworms / threadworms/pinworms.
Nereis is a genus of polychaete worms.
It possesses setae and parapodia for locomotion.
Hirudinaria, also known as cattle leech, belongs to annelida phylum.
It acts as a parasite on cattle.
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