Sycon belongs to a group of animals which are best described as:

Correct answer: B. Multicellular without any tissue organization

  • A. Unicellular or acellular
  • B. Multicellular without any tissue organization
  • C. Multicellular with a gastrovascular system
  • D. Multicellular having tissue organization but no body cavity.

Explanation

Sycon, belonging to the Phylum Porifera, are multicellular organisms with cellular level of body organisation. The constituent cells perform their functions more or less independently. No distinct tissue or organs are present in it.

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