Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which among the following pairs of 'animal - phylum of animal kingdom they belong' is incorrect?

Options:

Liver fluke - Nematoda

Sycon - Porifera

Prawns - Arthropoda

Starfish - Echinodermata

Correct Answer:

Liver fluke - Nematoda

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1)- Liver fluke - Nematoda

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The incorrect pair among the animals and their corresponding phyla is:

  • Liver fluke - Nematoda (Incorrect)

Here's the breakdown:

  • Liver fluke: Liver flukes belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes. They are flatworms known for being parasitic.
  • Sycon (correct): Sycon is a type of sponge, which belongs to the phylum Porifera. Sponges are multicellular organisms with simple body structures.
  • Prawns (correct): Prawns are crustaceans and belong to the phylum Arthropoda. Arthropods are the largest animal phylum with jointed legs and an external skeleton.
  • Starfish (correct): Starfish are echinoderms and belong to the phylum Echinodermata. Echinoderms have radial symmetry and a spiny outer skeleton.