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Phylum Ctenophora

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Comb plates are found in?

A

Neresis

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Aurelia

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C

Adamsia

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Pleurobrachia

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Solution

The correct option is D Pleurobrachia
A locomotor organ consisting of a row of strong cilia whose bases are fused are called Comb plates. These are found in 'Pleurobrachia'.
So, the correct option is 'Pleurobrachia'.

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