Question

Mode of feeding in cephalochordates is

• A. Ciliary
• B. Tentacular
• C. Flagellar
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ciliary

Cephalochordates are the animals which belong to the chordates. The cephalochordates like Amphioxus and lancelets are known as filter feeders. These are the organisms that use cilia to generate a current of water. This current helps the movement of phytoplankton particles into the mouth. The fluid or water is entered through the ciliary current into the mouth of the organisms.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.