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An organism X exhibits following characteristics-
a) Non-motile
b) Attached to some solid support
c) Has canal system
d) Mainly found in marine habitats
On the basis of these characteristics, in which phylum can you place X.
An organism X exhibits following characteristics-
a) Non-motile
b) Attached to some solid support
c) Has canal system
d) Mainly found in marine habitats
On the basis of these characteristics, in which phylum can you place X.
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The correct option is C Porifera
On the basis of the characters given, the organism X can be placed under phylum Porifera. Members of phylum Porifera are sedentary in nature, i.e, they are non motile and are attached to some solid support. Most of the members of this phylum are mainly found in marine habitat. Poriferans exhibit canal system. It helps in circulating water throughout the body. It mediates food gathering, removal of wastes and respiratory exchange.
On the basis of the characters given, the organism X can be placed under phylum Porifera. Members of phylum Porifera are sedentary in nature, i.e, they are non motile and are attached to some solid support. Most of the members of this phylum are mainly found in marine habitat. Poriferans exhibit canal system. It helps in circulating water throughout the body. It mediates food gathering, removal of wastes and respiratory exchange.
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