Zoology-Non-Chordates

NEET Zoology Non-Chordates MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following combinations about non-chordates is correct?

A

Porifera are acoelomates and exhibit cellular level of organisation.

B

Platyhelminthes possess a pseudocoel and are mostly free-living.

C

Cnidaria have a coelom and are exclusively terrestrial organisms.

D

Aschelminthes are pseudocoelomates and can include parasitic forms.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Porifera are indeed classified as acoelomates and demonstrate a cellular level of organisation. Platyhelminthes are acoelomates, not pseudocoelomates, and Cnidaria do not possess a coelom. Aschelminthes are classified as pseudocoelomates, but not all are free-living.

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