Animal Kingdom Question 637
Question: Assertion : Balanoglossus is often considered as ‘acorn worms’. Reason : The word ‘acorn worm’ has no meaning.
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 both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Balanoglossus belong to class enteropneusta.
In certain cases, the proboscis pore does not communicate with the proboscis coelom, but terminate blindly, and may send off a narrow tubular diverticulum which opens into the neurocoel.
The proboscis sits in the collar somewhat like an acorn in its cup, a character that has given the name ?acorn worm? to the group.