In a viva, the examiner says: a sea star and a chordate are discussed together in a phylogeny lecture even though one is an invertebrate. The expected answer is: (300)
Correct Answer: C. deuterostome development
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Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) MCQs
Practice Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) questions with answers and explanations.
A teacher gives this comparison: a sponge and a cnidarian are compared in class. the sponge differs most clearly because it has cellular-level organization and choanocyte-based filter feeding. The point being tested is: (256)
Correct Answer: D. cellular-level organization with choanocytes
In a viva, the examiner says: a flatworm and a roundworm are placed side by side. the roundworm is recognized by a cylindrical body, complete gut, and pseudocoelom. The expected answer is: (272)
Correct Answer: C. cylindrical body with pseudocoelom and complete gut
For a concept-based MCQ, read this case: a mollusc and an annelid both show trochophore larvae in many species, but their adult body plans are very different. Select the strongest explanation. (288)
Correct Answer: A. trochophore larva as a developmental link
A teacher gives this comparison: a flatworm and a roundworm are placed side by side. the roundworm is recognized by a cylindrical body, complete gut, and pseudocoelom. The point being tested is: (257)
Correct Answer: A. cylindrical body with pseudocoelom and complete gut
In a viva, the examiner says: a mollusc and an annelid both show trochophore larvae in many species, but their adult body plans are very different. The expected answer is: (273)
Correct Answer: D. trochophore larva as a developmental link
For a concept-based MCQ, read this case: an arthropod and a nematode are grouped together in modern discussions because both shed an outer cuticle during growth. Select the strongest explanation. (289)
Correct Answer: C. ecdysis of a cuticle
A teacher gives this comparison: a mollusc and an annelid both show trochophore larvae in many species, but their adult body plans are very different. The point being tested is: (258)
Correct Answer: B. trochophore larva as a developmental link
In a viva, the examiner says: an arthropod and a nematode are grouped together in modern discussions because both shed an outer cuticle during growth. The expected answer is: (274)
Correct Answer: B. ecdysis of a cuticle
For a concept-based MCQ, read this case: a sea star and a chordate are discussed together in a phylogeny lecture even though one is an invertebrate. Select the strongest explanation. (290)
Correct Answer: D. deuterostome development
A teacher gives this comparison: an arthropod and a nematode are grouped together in modern discussions because both shed an outer cuticle during growth. The point being tested is: (259)
Correct Answer: D. ecdysis of a cuticle
In a viva, the examiner says: a sea star and a chordate are discussed together in a phylogeny lecture even though one is an invertebrate. The expected answer is: (275)
Correct Answer: B. deuterostome development