Question

Read the following statements about phylum Annelida. Identify the true and false statements and select the correct option after referring to the given table.
$i$. Annelids are diploblastic, metamerically segmented, coelomate animals.
$ii$. Their neural system consists of paired ganglia connected by lateral nerves to a single ventral nerve cord.
$iii$. They possess longitudinal and circular muscle fibres which help in locomotion.
$iv$. Nephridia help them in osmoregulation and excretion.

• A. (i)-False, (ii)-True, (iii)-False, (iv)-True,
• B. (i)-False, (ii)-False, (iii)-True, (iv)-True,
• C. (i)-True, (ii)-False, (iii)-True, (iv)-False,
• D. (i)-False, (ii)-True, (iii)-True, (iv)-False,

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Annelids are triploblastic, metamerically segmented, coelomate animals. Their neural system consists of paired ganglia connected by lateral nerves to a double ventral nerve cord.