Animal Kingdom Question 750

Question: Main function of pedicellariae in Asterias is [CPMT 1999]

Options:

A) Digestion

B) Excretion

C) Respiration

D) Capture of prey and removal of debris

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Pediceffariae of Asterias are minute, whitish jaw like structure, found on both the body surface, in association with spine.

It?s help in the capture of prey and removal of debris.