Which of the following is the larva of Petromyzon?
A
Ammocoete
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B
Bipinnaria
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C
Tadpole
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D
Tornaria
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Solution
The correct option is A Ammocoete There are various stages in the life cycle of the Petromyzon. The larvae is one of the form in the life cycle which is different from the adult. Ammocoete is the larva of Petromyzon. The shape of the body is tube like and elongated. The larvae is small in size and can be measured in centimeters. The larvae lives in the mud and feeds on microbes.