A sort of alternation and generation seen in Cnidarians is termed as:

1. Metamorphosis              
2. Epiboly
3. Metagenesis                  
4. Anagenesis

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Biradial symmetry and lack of cnidoblasts are the characteristics of 
1. Hydra and starfish
2. Starfish and sea anemone
3. Ctenoplana and Beroe
4. Aurelia and Paramoecium

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Select the Taxon mentioned that represents both marine and fresh water species–
1. Echionoderms
2. Ctenophroa
3. Cephalocoradata
4.Cnidaria

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Metagenesis refers to–
1. Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism
2. Occurrence of a drastic change in form during post-embryonic development
3. Presence of a segmented body and parthenogenetic mode of reproduction
4. Presence of different morphic forms

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What is not true regarding Cnidarians?
1. Body is mode of distinct tissues but true organs have not evolved
2. They are carnivores
3. They may have two body forms – polyps and medusa
4. The digestion is completely intra-cellular

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Which of the following is not a feature of Cnidaria?
1. Radially symmetrical animals
2. Gastro-vascular cavity with a single opening
3. Presence of cells that contain stinging capsules
4. Some have asexually reproducing medusa

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Match the following list of animals with their level of organization.

Division of Labour Animal
A. Organ level i. Pheritima
B. Cellular aggregate level ii. Fasciola
C. Tissue level iii. Spongilla
D. Organ system level iv. Obelia

Choose the correct match showing division of labour with animal example:

i ii iii iv
1. B C D A
2. B D C A
3. D A B C
4. A D C B
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding cnidocytes:
1. Their presence defines Cnidarians
2. They are used to capture prey and as a defense against predators.
3. The release of potassium ions plays primary role in the function.
4. The mechanism of their action is dependent on osmotic pressure.

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Most corals obtain the majority of their energy and nutrients from photosynthetic zooxanthellae that are:
1. Dinoflagellates
2. Diatoms
3. Cyanobacteria
4. Chlamydomonas

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The body structure of a porifer shown in the given diagram is:

1. Asconoid
2. Syconoid
3. Leuconoid
4. Mucoid

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