What is the primary function of parapodia in Nereis?
Parapodia are lateral appendages in Nereis that help in swimming and locomotion.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Practice questions covering Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida, including their characteristics and classification. Useful for biology exam preparation.
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Which of the following is a key adaptation seen in parasitic helminths?
Parasitic helminths, such as tapeworms, exhibit high reproductive capacity to ensure survival despite host immune responses.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which of the following phyla includes animals that exhibit metamerism?
Annelids show true segmentation (metamerism), where the body is divided into repetitive segments.
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Which of the following animals lacks an excretory system?
Echinoderms, such as starfish, lack a specialized excretory system and rely on diffusion for waste removal.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which of the following animals belongs to phylum Mollusca?
Pinctada (pearl oyster) belongs to phylum Mollusca, which is characterized by a soft body and a calcareous shell.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which of the following animals is correctly matched with its mode of reproduction?
Pavo (peacock) is an oviparous bird, meaning it lays eggs.
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Which of the following characteristics is found in birds but not in mammals?
Birds are the only vertebrates that possess feathers, which aid in flight and insulation.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which excretory organ is present in Annelida?
Nephridia are the excretory organs in annelids, helping in osmoregulation and waste removal.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which of the following statements about cartilaginous fishes is correct?
Cartilaginous fishes lack a swim bladder, which is present in bony fishes.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which of the following is an example of a pseudocoelomate animal?
Aschelminthes (roundworms) have a pseudocoelom, a body cavity not lined entirely by mesoderm.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which of the following animals possesses a segmented body but lacks jointed appendages?
Earthworms belong to phylum Annelida and exhibit true segmentation but do not have jointed appendages like arthropods.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida
Which of the following statements about mammals is correct?
Mammals have a diaphragm, a unique muscle that aids in respiration.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Phylum Aschelminthes and Annelida