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In which class of phylum Mollusca, octopus is included?

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Gastropoda
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Cephalopoda
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Pelecypoda
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Scaphopoda
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Solution

The correct option is A Cephalopoda
Octopus is an organism which belongs to the group of molluscs. They belong to the class cephalopod. There are two eyes which are similar to the vertebrates. There are eight arms. The organisms have a bilateral form of symmetry. It has two eyes and four pairs of arms and, like other cephalopods, it is bilaterally symmetric. There are pads on the arms. This helps to move under the water.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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