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Which of the following characters are correct about Phylum Echinodermata? |
Roundworms, pseudocoelomate Coelom present, bilateral symmetry Gastrovascular cavity, flatworms, acoelomate Gastrovascular cavity, coelom present |
Coelom present, bilateral symmetry |
The correct answer is Option (2)- Coelom present, bilateral symmetry Phylum – Echinodermata These animals have an endoskeleton of calcareous ossicles and, hence, the name Echinodermata. All are marine with organ-system level of organisation. The adult echinoderms are radially symmetrical but larvae are bilaterally symmetrical. They are triploblastic and coelomate animals. Digestive system is complete with mouth on the lower (ventral) side and anus on the upper (dorsal) side. The most distinctive feature of echinoderms is the presence of water vascular system which helps in locomotion, capture and transport of food and respiration. An excretory system is absent. Sexes are separate. Reproduction is sexual. Fertilisation is usually external. Development is indirect with free-swimming larva. Examples: Asterias (Star fish), Echinus (Sea urchin), Antedon (Sea lily), Cucumaria (Sea cucumber) and Ophiura (Brittle star). |