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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.
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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.
[1 Mark]
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Solution
The correct option is A Porifera
Solution:
The correct answer is option c. Porifera [1 Mark]
- 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.
Solution:
The correct answer is option c. Porifera [1 Mark]
- 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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