AIPMT PRELIMS2010Zoology-Animal Kingdom

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Zoology Phylum Porifera MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one of the following statements about all the four of Spongilla, Leech, Dolphin and Penguin is correct?

A

All are bilaterally symmetrical

B

Penguin is homoiothermic while the remaining three are poikilothermic

C

Leech is a freshwater form while all others are marine

D

Spongilla has special collared cells called choanocytes, not found in the remaining three

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Spongilla belongs to phylum Porifera, in which the characteristic cells are choanocytes, absent in Leech, Dolphin, and Penguin.

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