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Assertion :Ctenophorans are called as comb jellies. Reason: They have unique comb plates on body surface.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Ctenophores are called as 'comb jellies'. It is a gelatinous animal that drifts through the ocean's water column around the world. Comb jellies are named for their unique features like, plates of giant fused cilia, known as combs, which run in eight rows up and down their bodies. The combs act like tiny oars, propelling the comb jelly through the water. So, the correct answer is option A.

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