The first evolved diploblastic, radially symmetrical animals with tentacles belong to the phylum _____.
A
Porifera
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B
Cnidaria
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C
Annelida
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D
Platyhelminthes
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Solution
The correct option is B Cnidaria Animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria are radially symmetrical and are diploblastic. They have a cylindrical or umbrella-like body. Most of these animals are marine. They possess cnidoblast bearing tentacles around the mouth. Tentacles are useful for capturing the prey.