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Which one of the following group of animals is bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic? |
Aschelminthes Coelenterates Sponges Ctenophores |
Aschelminthes |
The correct answer is Option (1)- Aschelminthes The body of the aschelminthes is circular in cross-section, hence, the name roundworms. They may be free living, aquatic and terrestrial or parasitic in plants and animals. Roundworms have organ-system level of body organisation. They are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic and pseudocoelomate animals. Alimentary canal is complete with a well developed muscular pharynx. Ctenophores are biradially symmetrical and diploblastic, whereas some species are triploblastic. Sponges are asymmetrical and and diploblastic. Coelenterates are radially symmetrical and diploblastic.
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