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Invertebrates (AIPMT)

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Spicules are minute sharp-pointed structures that are typically present in large numbers, like fine particles of ice. Which of the following organisms consists of monoaxon spicules?

  1. Cliona

  2. Geodia

  3. Plakina

  4. Euplectella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cliona contains siliceous and monoaxon spicules.

Alternation of generation is observed in which of the following?

  1. Pheronema

  2. Adamsia

  3. Horniphora

  4. Beroe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alternation of generation is observed in Adamsia (coelenterate). Reproduction is asexual in polyp and sexual in medusa stages.

Coelenteron is a sac like gastrovascular cavity of cnidarians or ctenophores. It is septate in which of the following organisms?

  1. Physalia

  2. Porpita

  3. Carybdea

  4. Sertularia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coelenteron is septate in Carybdea.

Colloblasts are special cells that are found in the tentacles of some organisms and are used to capture prey. Which of the following organisms has colloblasts?

  1. Tubipora

  2. Velella

  3. Beroe

  4. Cestus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tentacles bear colloblasts in Cestus sps.

In certain organisms, rhabdites are rod-like structures in the cells of the epidermis or underlying parenchyma. Which of the following organisms has rhabdites?

  1. Convoluta

  2. Fasciola

  3. Taenia

  4. Meandrina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convulata has rod-like structures in the cells of the epidermis called rhabdites.

The body-cavity of which of the following organisms is lined by nucleated peritoneum?

  1. Nectonema

  2. Ascaris

  3. Priapulus

  4. Ancylostoma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Its body cavity is lined by nucleated peritoneum.

Naupliar eye is found in the larva of which of the following?

  1. Dardanus calidus

  2. Calanoida

  3. Palaemon serratus

  4. Speleonectes tanumekes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Calanoida is a copepod and larvae of copepods bear naupliar eye. It is an unpaired median eye.

Which of the following tissue-grade organisms is diploblastic and has radial symmetry?

  1. Beroe

  2. Obelia

  3. Convoluta

  4. Echinoderes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Obelia is diploblastic and has radial symmetry.

Phasmid refers to a pair of unicellular caudal sensory pouches found in nematodes. They are not found in which of the following organisms?

  1. Anticoma

  2. Ancylostoma

  3. Ascaris

  4. Mononchidae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phasmids are absent in anticoma.

Most sponges can be classified on the basis of their canal systems. Which of the following types of canal system is present in Leucosolenia?

  1. Asconoid type

  2. Syncoid type

  3. Rhagon type

  4. Leuconoid type


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Leucosolenia, asconoid type of canal system is found. In this, the water current reaches the spongocoel after passing through the ostia and goes out through the osculum.

Which of the following invertebrates has the maximum life span?

  1. Pharaoh ant

  2. Black garden ant

  3. Goalith birdeater

  4. Enterictopus dofleini


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Goalith birdeater has a maximum lifespan of all the invertebrates given here. Its lifespan is 15-25 years.

Which of the following arthropods has antennal glands for excretion?

  1. Crab

  2. Lepisma

  3. Centipede

  4. Spider


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crab has antennal glands for excretion. These glands are located in the head.

Which of the following organisms has a masticatory apparatus called Aristotle lantern for biting the food?

  1. Sea cucumber

  2. Brittle star

  3. Starfish

  4. Sea urchin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Masticatory apparatus called Aristotle lantern is present in sea urchins. It consists of 5 strong and sharp teeth.

Water bear has been designated as the world's toughest animal. It is a/an

  1. annelid

  2. gastropod

  3. tardigrade

  4. termatode


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Water bear is a tardigrade. It is a water-dwelling, eight-legged and segmented micro-animal. It can survive in extreme conditions and thus, is known as the toughest organism.

Superposition eyes are found in some arthropods. Which of the following arthropods consists of parabolic superposition eyes?

  1. Strepsiptera

  2. Crayfish

  3. Mayfly

  4. Mysid shrimp


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mayfly has parabolic superposition compound eye type. In parabolic superposition compound eye type, the parabolic surfaces of the inside of each facet focus light from a reflector to a sensor array.

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