NEET Zoology Classification Basis Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The nature of the coelom is a fundamental feature used in the classification of animals. | Reason (R): A complete and well-developed muscular pharynx is found in pseudocoelomate animals.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true. The nature of the coelom is indeed a fundamental feature used in classification. However, the presence of a muscular pharynx is specific to pseudocoelomates and does not explain the role of the coelom in classification.
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