Question

Identify the correct statement with respect to phylum Coelenterata.

Statement 1: All the organisms are aquatic.

Statement 2: All the organisms of phylum Coelenterata live in colonies.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct.
• B. Only statement 2 is correct.
• C. Both the statements are correct.
• D. Both the statements are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only statement 1 is correct.

All the organisms belonging to phylum Coelenterata are aquatic. They are mostly marine, except Hydra which is present in freshwater. Only some of the species of coelenterates (corals) live in colonies. While others like hydra are solitary.