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
- AArthropods and higher Molluscs
- BArthropods and Annelids
- CAnnelids and higher Molluscs
- 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
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