VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    Choanocyte is the characteristic feature of

    A) sponges              

    B)        arthropods        

    C)        Annelida             

    D)        none of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Choanocytes or collar cells are characteristic feature of members of phylum-Porifera as in sponges. These cells form endodermis of sponge. Each cells bears a contractile collar at the free end which encircles a single flagellum. Movement of water current takes place by movement of this flagellum. These cells help in food capturing and intracellular digestion in sponges. Phylum-Arthropoda is characterised by jointed legs. Phylum-Annelida is characterised by metamerism.


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