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The characters given below are those of a phylum. Identify the phylum.
1. Rows of cilia that help in locomotion
2. Soft-bodied
3. Exclusively marine creatures with specimens found in very deep seas
4. Exhibit bioluminescence
The characters given below are those of a phylum. Identify the phylum.
1. Rows of cilia that help in locomotion
2. Soft-bodied
3. Exclusively marine creatures with specimens found in very deep seas
4. Exhibit bioluminescence
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The correct option is C Ctenophora
Ctenophores, commonly known as sea walnuts or comb jellies, are exclusively marine animals found in very deep seas. They are soft-bodied creatures. Their most unique feature is the presence of eight rows of ciliated comb plates that aid in locomotion. they also exhibit bioluminescence, which is the property of a living organism to emit light. Examples of this phylum include Pleurobrachia and Ctenoplana.
Ctenophora
Ctenophores, commonly known as sea walnuts or comb jellies, are exclusively marine animals found in very deep seas. They are soft-bodied creatures. Their most unique feature is the presence of eight rows of ciliated comb plates that aid in locomotion. they also exhibit bioluminescence, which is the property of a living organism to emit light. Examples of this phylum include Pleurobrachia and Ctenoplana.
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