Animal Kingdom Question 723
Question: Assertion : Coelenterates are known as Radiata. Reason : Coelenterates are bilaterally symmetrical.
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:
Coelenterata is the phylum of acoelomate and radially symmetrical lower invertebrates.
Due to their radial body symmetry they are also known as radiata.
Bilateral symmetry starts from the phylum platyhelminthes.