Animal Kingdom Question 676

Question: Which of the following is not found in vertebrates [MP PMT 1998]

Options:

A) Bilateral symmetry

B) Gill opening

C) Body scales

D) Cnidoblasts

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Cnidoblasts (nematoblast) are specialised and modified interstitial cells which are found in coelenterate animals.

The cnidoblasts are organs of defence and offence.