In which one of the following the genus name, its two characters and its class/phylum are correctly matched?
Correct answer: D. None of these
- A. Ascaris (i) Body segmented Annelida (ii) Males and females distinct
- B. Salamandra (i) A tympanum represents ear (ii) Fertilization is external Amphibia
- C. Pteropus (i) Skin possesses Mammalia (ii) Oviparous
- D. None of these
Explanation
None of the options is correct. Ascaris is member of phylum Nematoda, which are round worms. They do not have segmented body. In ascaris female is longer than male. Salamandra is member of amphibia. Salamanders do not have tympanum, although they have greatly reduced middle ears and fertilization is usually internal in them. Pteropus is member of class mammalia. They are viviparous. A mantle of golden hair covers the head, neck and shoulders in Pteropus.
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