NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnimal KingdomPractice
Select the mismatch among the following.
Options
- AChondrichthyes - Placoid scales
- BColumba - Diaphragm
- CBalanoglossus - Proboscis glands
- DLimulus - Chitinous cuticle
Correct answer
B. Columba - Diaphragm
Step-by-step solution
Columba is the genus for large-bodied pigeons (a bird), whereas the diaphragm is a mammalian feature. Chondrichthyes is a group of cartilage fishes that possess placoid scales. Balanoglossus is member of Phylum Hemichordata having proboscis glands as excretory organs. Limulus is an arthropod having chitinous cuticle.