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MHT CET 202623 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
23 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Animal Kingdom

MHT CET 2026 · 23 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Animal Kingdom

Which of the following animal phyla show closed blood vascular...

Which of the following animal phyla show closed blood vascular system apart from vertebrates?

Options

  1. AArthropods and higher Molluscs
  2. BArthropods and Annelids
  3. CAnnelids and higher Molluscs
  4. DArthropods and Echinoderms

Correct answer

C. Annelids and higher Molluscs

Step-by-step solution

In a closed circulatory system, blood is confined to vessels and is distinct from the interstitial fluid.

Annelids possess a closed circulatory system where blood circulates through a continuous network of vessels.

Most molluscs have an open circulatory system, but higher molluscs, specifically cephalopods (such as squids and octopuses), have a closed circulatory system to support their active lifestyle.

Arthropods and echinoderms have an open circulatory system.

Thus, apart from vertebrates, annelids and higher molluscs exhibit a closed blood vascular system.

Answer: Annelids and higher Molluscs
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