Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Animal) | List-II (Phylum) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Spongilla (freshwater sponge) | (I) | Mollusca |
| (B) | Tapeworm (Taenia) | (II) | Annelida |
| (C) | Earthworm | (III) | Porifera |
| (D) | Apple snail (Pila) | (IV) | Platyhelminthes |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(A) Spongilla — this matches (III) Porifera. Sponges are pore-bearing animals with a canal system through which water flows.
(B) Tapeworm — this matches (IV) Platyhelminthes. It is a flatworm, with a body flattened from top to bottom.
(C) Earthworm — this matches (II) Annelida. Its body is divided into ring-like segments.
(D) Apple snail — this matches (I) Mollusca. It has a soft body covered by a hard shell.