Muscular pharynx is a characteristic of ______ phylum.

Aschelminthes

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Annelida

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Platyhelminthes

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A Both A and B
Muscular pharynx of Aschelminthes and Annelids is used to ingest food.
In Aschelminthes, it is used to capture prey as it contains pincer-like jaws. Example: Pinworm
In Annelids it is used to suck food. Example Earthworm.
So the correct option is both Aschelminthes and Annelida.

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