Animal Kingdom Question 62

62. Which one of the following phyla is correctly matched with its two general characteristics?

(a) Arthropoda - Body divided into head, thorax and abdomen and respiration by tracheae

(b) Chordata

(c) Echinodermata - Pentamerous radial symmetry and mostly internal fertilization

(d) Mollusca - Normally oviparous and development through a trochophore or veliger larva

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Answer : d

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(d) Mollusca mostly oviparous and a few viviparous. The development may be direct or indirect with trochophore, velliger and glochidium.