Most molluscs have an open circulatory system in which hemolymph moves through a hemocoel. Cephalopods are the major exception with a closed circulatory system. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Many marine annelids have a trochophore larva. This larval type is important in comparing annelids with molluscs among lophotrochozoans. This MCQ belongs to the Annelida topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Arachnids, including spiders and scorpions, usually have four pairs of walking legs and no antennae. Their body is often divided into cephalothorax and abdomen. This MCQ belongs to the Arachnida topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
A biramous appendage has two branches and is typical of many crustaceans. Insects and myriapods generally have uniramous appendages. This MCQ belongs to the Arthropoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Molluscan gills are called ctenidia. They are usually located in the mantle cavity and may also assist in feeding in bivalves. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Correct Answer: D. cerebral ganglia with ventral nerve cord
Explanation:
Annelids have a more centralized nervous system than cnidarians, including cerebral ganglia and a ventral nerve cord with segmental ganglia. This MCQ belongs to the Annelida topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Crustaceans typically have two pairs of antennae and many possess biramous appendages. They are mostly aquatic arthropods, although some groups are terrestrial. This MCQ belongs to the Crustacea topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Spiracles are openings of the insect tracheal system. They allow air to enter and leave the tracheae and can help regulate water loss. This MCQ belongs to the Insecta topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Correct Answer: B. economic value as food and pearls
Explanation:
Molluscs have economic importance as food sources and in pearl production. Some species are also intermediate hosts of parasites or pests, so their impact can be both beneficial and harmful. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Septa are internal walls between segments in many annelids. They divide the coelom and help localize muscular action during movement. This MCQ belongs to the Annelida topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Compound eyes consist of many ommatidia and are common in arthropods, especially insects and crustaceans. They are useful for detecting movement and wide visual fields. This MCQ belongs to the Arthropoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Arthropods show remarkable adaptive diversification due to segmentation, tagmatization, jointed appendages, exoskeleton, and varied developmental patterns. These traits helped them become the most diverse animal phylum. This MCQ belongs to the Arthropoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.