Question

Which is not an aquatic animal?

• A. Hydra
• B. Jelly fish
• C. Corals
• D. Filaria

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Filaria

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Filarial worm are parasitic in nature.
2. Wuchereria bancrofti is the pathogen that causes filariasis.
3. Itchy skin, chest ache, muscle soreness, and patches of skin swelling are just a few symptoms that could be present.
4. It is not an aquatic animal.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

Hydra is a freshwater organism that resides mostly in tropical and temperate regions.

Option B:

Jellyfishes are umbrella-shaped organisms found in the deep sea or oceans.

Option C:

Corals are invertebrate organisms that lie in the deep sea or ocean.

Final answer: Filaria is not an aquatic animal.