Question

Characteristic features of Phylum Mollusca are__________________
i. Soft body
ii. Jointed legs
iii. Presence of internal/external shell.
iv. Presence of mantle
v. Distinct body segmentation

• A. i, ii, ii
• B. ii, iv, v
• C. i, iii, iv
• D. iii, ii, v

Answer 1

The correct option is C i, iii, iv

Some of the characterisitcs of Phylum Mollusca include:

• These animals are soft bodied, triploblastic and non-segmented.
• The mantle secretes a hard, calcareous shell, which may be internal, external or even absent.