JAMB Biology 1989 Question 8

Question 8

Animal Kingdom

Which of the following phyla have members with both internal and external segmentation?

  1. A.Platyhelminthes
  2. B.Nematoda
  3. C.Annelida
  4. D.Mollusca
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Answer: C (Annelida)

Explanation

In annelids like the earthworm the rings on the outside match internal partitions (septa) dividing the body cavity.