Question

Which of the following are correctly matched with respect to their taxonomic classification?

• A. Flying fish, cuttlefish, silverfish - Pisces
• B. Earthworm, spider, scorpion, leech - Annelida
• C. House fly, butterfly, tsetse fly, silverfish - Arthropoda
• D. Spiny anteater, sea urchin, sea cucumber - Echinodermata

Answer 1

The correct option is C House fly, butterfly, tsetse fly, silverfish - Arthropoda

1. Flying fish and cuttlefish belong to the class Pisces while silverfish is a member of Arthropoda.
2. Leech and earthworm belong to the class Annelida, while scorpion and spider are members of Arthropoda.
3. Housefly, butterfly, tsetse fly and silverfish all belong to the class Arthropoda.
4. Sea urchins, sea cucumbers are members of Echinodermata whereas spiny anteater is a mammal.

So, the correct option is C.