Animals of which sub phylum commonly called as 'water bears'?
A
Mandibulata
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B
Onychophora
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C
Tardigrada
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D
Chelicerata
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Solution
The correct option is CTardigrada Tarigrades are animals which lives in water. They are segmented micro-animals. They possess eight legs. Tardigrada are also known as water bears. They are also known as moss piglets. They have barrel like body. They have fleshy and stubby legs. There are no joints present in the legs. There are claws present in the legs. They can bear extreme conditions. Thus, the correct answer is option C.