Which one of the following animals has a branching form of the body?
A.Sponge - Most of them are marine while a few are fresh water forms. Body is cylindrical, asymmetrical or has radial symmetry and branched.
B.Tapeworm - flat, segmented parasites that can grow in a host's intestine
C.Scorpion - They have eight legs and are easily recognized by the pair of grasping pedipalps and the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger.
D.Elephant - They have characteristic long noses, or trunks; large, floppy ears; and wide, thick legs. There are two species of elephant. The Asian elephant and the African elephant live on separate continents and have many unique features.
So, the correct option is ‘Sponge’.