A mollusc discovered in 1950s which led addition of a new class in molluscs is
A
Nautilus
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B
Chiton
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C
Neopilina
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D
Pinctada
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Solution
The correct option is CNeopilina Molluscs are the largest marine phylum. They have evolved during the course of evolution. They include various groups like gastropods, bivalves, scaphopods and cephalopods. A mollusc discovered in 1950s which led addition of a new class in molluscs is Neopilina. Neopilina is a highly evolved genus of modern monoplacophoran. It is a connecting link between annelida and mollusca.