Animal Kingdom Question 613
Aristotle’s lantern is a structure in a sea urchin. Reason : Aristotle’s lantern resembles a ship’s lantern.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If the assertion is false but reason is true
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Aristotle’s lantern is a masticatory apparatus consisting of five radula-like teeth surrounding the mouth.
This apparatus is found in sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus).
It is called Aristotle?s lantern after its discoverer and because of its resemblance to an ancient Greek ship lantern.
Aristotle?s lantern is used by the urchin in feeding.
It is situated within the tongue and projects slightly through the mouth.
BETA
