Bioluminescence is seen in phylum

Cnidaria

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Coelenterata

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Ctenophora

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Platyhelminthes

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Solution

The correct option is C Ctenophora
When living organisms emit light, this property is called bioluminescence. This is usually seen in animals belonging to phylum Ctenophora. Phylums Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes and Cnidaria do not exhibit bioluminescence.

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Name the animal, which exhibits the phenomenon of bioluminescence. Mention the phylum to which it belongs.

The characters given below are those of a phylum. Identify the phylum.

1. Rows of cilia that help in locomotion

2. Soft-bodied

3. Exclusively marine creatures with specimens found in very deep seas

4. Exhibit bioluminescence

Bioluminescence in Ctenophores is

The characters given below are of a phylum. Identify the phylum.

1. Their most distinctive feature is the rows of cilia that help them in locomotion

2. Soft bodied

3. They are exclusively marine creatures with specimens found in very deep seas

4. Predatory organisms with a defined mouth.

5. A very unique property of these animals is bioluminescence

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