Ctenophores possess statocysts in

Oral region

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Aboral region

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Base of comb plates

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Base of tentacles

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Solution

The correct option is B Aboral region
Statocysts are a balance organ present in ctenophores. This provides equilibriuim for the organism while swimming. These statocysts are situated away from the oral or mouth region also called the aboral region.
So, the correct answer is 'Aboral region'.

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