Animal Kingdom Question 974

Question: Which of the following is boring sponge [CPMT 1999]

Options:

A) Cliona

B) Chalina

C) Euplectella

D) Hyalonema

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The larva of cliona or boring sponge or sulpher sponges bores trhough and damages the skeleton of corals and shells of molluscs.

It is harmful to pearl industry.