Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which group of animals has a body wall composed of both circular and longitudinal muscle fibres surrounded by a moist, cellular cuticle that is secreted by an epidermal epithelium?

Options:

Arthropoda

Annelida

Platyhelminthes

Coelenterata

Correct Answer:

Annelida

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Annelida

The group of animals with a body wall composed of both circular and longitudinal muscle fibers surrounded by a moist, cellular cuticle secreted by an epidermal epithelium is Annelida.

Annelida:

  • Annelids are segmented worms, and their body wall consists of circular and longitudinal muscle fibers.
  • The moist, cellular cuticle provides protection and helps in maintaining moisture.
  • The epidermal epithelium secretes the cuticle, and the segmentation is a distinctive feature of this group.

This body plan is well-suited for the burrowing and crawling lifestyle of annelids. Examples of annelids include earthworms and leeches.