Animal Kingdom Question 662
Question: Obelia belongs to which class of phylum coelenterata
Options:
A) Hydrozoa
B) Anthozoa
C) Scyphozoa
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Obelia is a genus of hydrozoans, which are small, predatory animals related to jellyfish. Here’s a brief explanation of the options:
Option A: Hydrozoa - This is the correct answer. Obelia belongs to the class Hydrozoa. Hydrozoans are characterized by a life cycle that includes both a polyp stage and a medusa stage.
Option B: Anthozoa - Anthozoans include animals like sea anemones and corals. Obelia does not belong to this class.
Option C: Scyphozoa - Scyphozoans are the “true jellyfish”. Obelia does not belong to this class.
Option D: None of the above - As mentioned, Obelia belongs to the class Hydrozoa, so this option is incorrect.
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