Animal Kingdom Question 640
Question: Corals belong to the phylum
[MP PMT 1994]
Options:
A) Protozoa
B) Porifera
C) Cnideria
D) Mollusca
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Corals belong to Phylum Cnidaria or Coelenterata. Corals are marine invertebrates.
Porifera is characterized by an asymmetrical body with loosely arranged cells and the presence of central cavity with osculum.
Molluscs are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic organisms with organ system and complete digestive tube.
Annelida is a group commonly referred to as segmented worms. It includes earthworms, leeches etc. Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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