NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnimal KingdomPractice
Which of the following feature is common among Nereis, Pheretima and Hirudinaria?
Options
- AWell developed clitellum for cocoon formation
- BChitinous setae and parapodia for locomotion
- COpen circulatory system called haemocoel
- DCoelomate and metamerically segmented animals
Correct answer
D. Coelomate and metamerically segmented animals
Step-by-step solution
Nereis-Clitellum absent, setae and parapodia present and closed circulatory system. Pheretima-Clitellum well developed, only chitinous setae and closed circulatory system Hirudinaria-Temporary clitellum, setae and parapodia absent and open circulatory system. All the three are coelomates and are metamerically segmented animals.