Regarding the cell shown in the given figure:

I: The name Cnidaria is derived from this cell
II: The stinging capsule present in the cell is called as nematode
III: These cells help cnidarians in anchorage, defence and in capturing the prey

1. While I and II are correct, III is incorrect
2. I, II and III are correct
3. Only II is incorrect
4. Only I is correct

Subtopic:  Phylum Coelenterata |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding animals belonging to the Phylum Cnidaria:
1. Gastrovascular cavity has a single opening, mouth on hypostome.
2. Corals are cnidarians and have a skeleton of calcium carbonate.
3. They exhibit tissue level of organization and are diploblastic.
4. Digestion is exclusively intracellular.
Subtopic:  Phylum Coelenterata |
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Consider the following statements regarding basic body plans in Cnidaria:
I: Polyp is sessile and cylindrical form as seen in Hydra and Adamsia.
II: Medusa is umbrella-shaped and free swimming form as seen in Aurelia.
 
1. Only I is correct 2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct 4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Phylum Coelenterata |
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In Obelia:
a: both polyp and medusa forms exist during its life cycle
b: metagenesis, a sort of alternation of generation, is seen
c: polyps produce medusae sexually and medusae form the polyps sexually
 
1. only a is correct 2. only a and b are correct
3. only c is correct 4. a, b and c are correct
Subtopic:  Phylum Coelenterata |
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Match each item in Column I with their correct match in Column II and select the answer from the codes given:
Column I Column II
A. Physalia P. Sea-fan
B. Adamsia Q. Sea anemone
C. Pennatula R. Sea-pen
D. Gorgonia S. Portuguese men of war
Codes:
A B C D
1. S Q R P
2. S R Q P
3. P Q R S
4. S P Q R
Subtopic:  Phylum Coelenterata |
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In Ctenophora:
a: body bears eight external rows of ciliated comb plates, which help in locomotion.
b: reproduction takes place only by asexual means.
c: digestion is both extracellular and intracellular.
d: sexes are separate.
The correct statements are:
1. a and c only 2. b and d only
3. a, b and c only 4. a, b and d only
Subtopic:  Phylum Ctenophora & Platyhelminthes |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I:  Planaria is a free-living flatworm and possesses high regeneration capacity.
Statement II: Hooks and suckers are present in parasitic flatworms.
1. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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The structure shown in the given figure helps flatworms in:

1. Catching food and digesting it
2. Exchange of gases 
3. Excretion and Osmoregulation
4. Regeneration of lost body parts

Subtopic:  Phylum Ctenophora & Platyhelminthes |
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Members of the Phylum Platyhelminthes differ from animals belonging to Phylum Annelida and Phylum Arthropoda in:
1. having two germ layers instead of three
2. lacking a coelom
3. showing bioluminescence
4. having a complete digestive system
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A worm:
I: has dorso-ventrally flattened body
II: is an endoparasite in human beings
III: has hooks and suckers present at its anterior end
In light of the above statements, it will be reasonable to conclude that this worm belongs to Phlyum:
1. Platyhelminthes 2. Annelida
3. Aschelminthes 4. Cnidaria
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