Polymorphism is a feature exhibited by members of:
Correct answer: A. Coelenterates
- A. Coelenterates
- B. Porifera
- C. Arthropoda
- D. Platyhelminthes
Explanation
Polymorphism refers to the occurrence of structurally and functionally more than two different types of individuals within the same organism. It is a characteristic feature of Cnidarians (Coelenterates), particularly the polyp and medusa forms, or of zooids within colonial organisms like those in hydrozoa.
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Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic eukaryotes whose cells lack cell walls and chloroplasts, with specialised tissues in most groups. Coverage includes body symmetry, tissue layers, coelom, segmentation and levels of organisation, plus major phyla such as Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca and Chordata.
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