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In which one of the following, the genus name, its two characteristics and its class/phylum are correctly matched?

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Genus/name-Aurelia; Characters- (1) Cnidoblasts (2) Organ level of organization; Class/Phylum-Coelenterata
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Genus/name-Ascaris; Characters- (1) Body segmented (2) Males and females distinct; Class/Phylum- Annelida
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Genus/name-Salamandra; Characters- (1) Tympanum represents ear (2) Fertilization is external; Class/Phylum- Amphibia
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Genus/name-Pteropus; Characters- (1) Skin possesses hair (2) Oviparous; Class/Phylum- Mammalia
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Solution

The correct option is C Genus/name-Salamandra; Characters- (1) Tympanum represents ear (2) Fertilization is external; Class/Phylum- Amphibia
Aurelia belongs to the class Scyphozoa under the phylum Cnidaria. So, option A is incorrect.
Ascaris belongs to the class Secernentea under the phylum Aschelminthes. So, option B is incorrect.
Option C is correct as salamanders belong to the phylum amphibian and possess tympanum and fertilization are internal. 90% species of salmander possess internal fertilization and few primitive possess external fertilization such as Asiatic salamanders.

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