Animal Kingdom Question 962
Question: “Venus flower basket” is the name of the dried skeleton of
[CPMT 1989; BHU 2001]
Options:
A) Euspongia
B) Euplectella
C) Spongilla
D) Leucosolenia
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
“Venus flower basket” is the common name for a marine sponge belonging to the class Hexactinellida, also known as glass sponges. Here’s a brief explanation of the options:
Option A: Euspongia - Euspongia is a genus of sponges in the family Spongiidae. It includes species like the common bath sponge, but it is not the “Venus flower basket”.
Option B: Euplectella - This is the correct answer. Euplectella, specifically Euplectella aspergillum, is known as the “Venus flower basket”. It is a deep-sea sponge known for its beautiful and intricate glass-like skeleton.
Option C: Spongilla - Spongilla is a genus of freshwater sponges in the family Spongillidae. They are not the “Venus flower basket”.
Option D: Leucosolenia - Leucosolenia is a genus of sponges in the family Leucosoleniidae. They are not the “Venus flower basket”.
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