Animal Kingdom Question 971
Question: Members of phylum porifera are
[CBSE PMT 2000; AFMC 2000; MH CET 2003]
Options:
A) Exclusively marine animals
B) Exclusively fresh water animal
C) Mostly fresh water animals but few are marine animals
D) Mostly marine animals but few are fresh water animals
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The correct option is D Mostly marine animals but few are fresh water animals Members of phylum Porifera are commonly known as sponges.
They are mostly marine, and asymmetrical animals, but few are freshwater animals.
Spongilla is a freshwater sponge.