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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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  • A. Hydra
  • B. Velella
  • C. Obelia
  • D. Physalis

Explanation: The correct option is Physalis. The Portuguese man o' war is not a single organism but a colonial organism known as Physalia physalis…

Correct answer: Physalis
  • A. Coelenterates
  • B. Nematodes
  • C. Annelids
  • D. None of them

Explanation: Pseudocoelomates do not have a true coelom (i.e. a cavity that is present between the gut and body wall, and is lined by the mesoderm on…

Correct answer: Nematodes
  • A. Lagomorpha
  • B. Primates
  • C. Ederitate
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Opposable thumbs allow the digits to grasp and handle objects and are characteristic of primates.

Correct answer: Primates
  • A. Platyhelminthes
  • B. Annelida
  • C. Coelenterate
  • D. All of above

Explanation: A flame cell is a specialized excretory cell found in the simplest freshwater invertebrates, including Platyhelminthes.

Correct answer: Platyhelminthes
  • A. Pisces
  • B. Mammals
  • C. Insects
  • D. Mollusca
  • E. None of them

Explanation: Seahorses belong to the phylum Pisces. They are tiny fishes named for shape of their head, which looks like the head of a horse.

Correct answer: Pisces
  • A. Corals
  • B. Foraminiferans
  • C. Molluscs
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The mollusc (or mollusk) shell is typically a calcareous exoskeleton which encloses, supports and protects the soft parts.

Correct answer: Molluscs
  • A. Eagle
  • B. Kestrel
  • C. Archaeopteryx
  • D. Mallard

Explanation: Unlike a modern bird, Archaeopteryx had toothed jaws, claws on its wings, and a long, bony tail. Use the image below to help retain:

Correct answer: Archaeopteryx
  • A. Fishes
  • B. Reptiles
  • C. Birds
  • D. Amphibians
  • E. A and B

Explanation: The skin of most fishes is covered with scales. Placoid scales in sharks and rays, cosmoid scales in lungfishes and some fossil fishes…

Correct answer: A and B
  • A. Metatheria
  • B. Prototheria
  • C. Eutheria
  • D. None of the Above

Explanation: The key difference between Prototheria, Metatheria and Eutheria is that Prototheria refers to egg-laying mammals, while Metatheria refers…

Correct answer: Eutheria
  • A. Urochordata
  • B. Cephalochordata
  • C. Vertebrata
  • D. Mollusca

Explanation: Lampreys and Sea Squirts are some examples of Cephalochordata.

Correct answer: Cephalochordata
  • A. Placoid scales
  • B. Ganoid scales
  • C. Ctenoid scales
  • D. Cycloid scales

Explanation: The placoid scales of cartilaginous fishes are also called dermal denticles.

Correct answer: Placoid scales
  • A. Sponges
  • B. Platyhelminthes
  • C. Annelids
  • D. Echinoderms

Explanation: Sponges can repair their body parts, even if a large part is lost. Sponges can regenerate the entire organism from the conglomeration of…

Correct answer: Sponges
  • A. Porifera
  • B. Annelida
  • C. Platyhelminthes
  • D. Cnidaria

Explanation: In Platyhelminthes, protonephridia are present. Protonephridia likely first arose as a way to cope with a hypotonic environment by…

Correct answer: Platyhelminthes
  • A. Pores
  • B. Ostia
  • C. Epidermis
  • D. Spongocoel

Explanation: Options A: Pores are small openings in the epidermis that allow water to enter the sponge.

Correct answer: Epidermis
  • A. Sea Anemone
  • B. Corals
  • C. Obelia
  • D. Jellyfish
  • E. Frog

Explanation: Option A: The biological name of sea anemone is Actinia. They are a type of cnidarian, which are animals that have stinging cells.

Correct answer: Sea Anemone
  • A. Eumetazoa
  • B. Bilateria
  • C. Protozoa
  • D. Parazoa
  • E. Protostomia

Explanation: Option A: Eumetazoa is a broad grouping of animals that have true tissues and organs. It includes all animals except sponges.

Correct answer: Parazoa
  • A. Cartilage
  • B. Cuticle
  • C. Chitin
  • D. Amino acids

Explanation: The exoskeleton of a cockroach is made up of chitin. The skeleton of a cockroach is covered by thick hard chitinous cuticles secreted by…

Correct answer: Chitin
  • A. Nematoda-Ascaris and Hookworm
  • B. Annelid-Nereis and Leech
  • C. Echinodermata-Sea star and Brittle star
  • D. Platyhelminthes-Planaria and Liver fluke
  • E. Cnidaria-Euplectella and Bath sponge

Explanation: Euplectell and bath sponge belong to the Phylum Porifera. Examples of phylum cnidaria include Hydra, Jellyfish, and Obelia.

Correct answer: Cnidaria-Euplectella and Bath sponge
  • A. Choanocytes
  • B. Pinacocytes
  • C. Mesenchymal cells
  • D. Cnidocyte

Explanation: The outer body wall of sponges is made up of pinacocytes, which form a protective layer and cover the exterior surface of the sponge.

Correct answer: Pinacocytes
  • A. III only
  • B. III and II only
  • C. I and IV only
  • D. IV only
  • E. I only

Explanation: The species in the phylum arthropoda have an open circulatory system. Open circulatory systems work by pumping the blood into a hemocoel.

Correct answer: I and IV only