Question

The term ‘ shellfish’ is used for jelly fish and sea anemones.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Shellfish are water-dwelling animals with a shell or shell-like exterior covering.
2. They are divided into

1. Crustaceans: Which includes crabs, lobster, shrimp, crab, crayfish, etc.
2. Mollusks: Oysters, mussels, scallops, etc.
3. Cephalopods: Octopus, cuttlefish.

3. Jellyfish are mainly free-swimming marine animals belonging to class Scyphozoa and phylum Cnidaria.

4. Sea anemones are a group of predatory marine animals of the phylum Cnidaria.

Final answer: The given statement is false.