An organism X is a vertebrate. It exhibits the following features- a) Jawless b) Circular mouth c) Scaleless body
X is likely to fall under which class?
A
Pisces
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B
Cyclostomata
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C
Mammalia
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D
Amphibia
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Solution
The correct option is B Cyclostomata Organism X belongs to cyclostomata. These are jawless vertebrates. They are characterised by having an elongated eel-like body, circular mouth and a slimy skin. These organisms are scaleless. E.g., Petromyzon, Myxine, etc.