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Body having meshwork of cells , internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development are the characteristics of which of the following phylum?

A
Protozoa
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Coelenterata
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C
Porifera
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Mollusca
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Solution

The correct option is C Porifera
The body having meshwork of cells internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development is the characteristics of phylum Porifera.
  • Poriferans are commonly called sponges.
  • These are multicellular organisms which are sessile/sedentary in nature.
  • Most of them are marine while a few are freshwater forms.
  • The body is cylindrical, asymmetrical or has radial symmetry.
  • So, the correct answer is option C.

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