Question 13
Animal KingdomThe tentacles in a hydra were cut off and they could not be regenerated. The functions that would be impaired in the hydra are
- A.excretion and reproduction
- B.movement and nutrition
- C.reproduction and sensitivity
- D.respiration and excretion
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (movement and nutrition)
Explanation
Hydra uses its tentacles to catch food and to move (by looping and somersaulting), so feeding and movement would suffer.