Organism X has a cylindrical and curved body with thin walls. It is found attached by its siliceous roots to the bottom of the deep sea near the Philippines. The skeleton of X is a costly marriage gift in Japan. Identify X.
A
Sycon
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B
Euplectella
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C
Hydra
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D
Oniscus
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Solution
The correct option is B Euplectella Euplectella belongs to the phylum Porifera and is commonly called Venus flower basket. It has a cylindrical and curved body with thin walls. It is found attached by its siliceous roots to the bottom of the deep sea near the Philippines. Skeleton of Euplectella are costly and considered as a marriage gift in Japan.