In which one of the following options are the genus name, its two characters and its phylum not correctly matched?
Correct answer: A. Pila (i) Body segmented Mollusca (ii) Mouth with radula
- A. Pila (i) Body segmented Mollusca (ii) Mouth with radula
- B. Asterias (i) Spiny skinned Echinodermata (ii) Water vascular system
- C. Sycon (i) Pore bearing Porifera (ii) Canal system
- D. Periplaneta (i) Jointed appendages Arthropoda (ii) Chitinous exoskeleton
Explanation
Pila belongs to phylum mollusca. The body of molluscs (soft bodied animals) is unsegmented with a distinct head, muscular foot and visceral hump. Radula is found in the mouth of Pila.
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