Question

The correct classification of Balanoglossus is

• A. Chordata $\to$ Vretebrata $\to$ Enteroneusta
• B. Chordata $\to$ Vretebrata $\to$ Pterobranchia
• C. Chordata $\to$ Hemichordata $\to$ Pterobranchia
• D. Chordata $\to$ Hemichordata $\to$ Enteropneusta

Answer 1

The correct option is D Chordata $\to$ Hemichordata $\to$ Enteropneusta

Balanoglossus is an ocean-dwelling acorn worm, it is an "evolutionary link" between invertebrates and vertebrates. It belongs to chordates, phylum Hemichordata and order Enteropneusta.

So, the correct answer is option D.