Q6 / 180 · NEET 2019 (All India) · Botany
Match the following organisms with their respective characteristics: Column – I Column – II Pila Flame cells Bombyx Comb plates Pleurobrachia Radula Taenia Malpighian tubules
Select the correct option from the following:
| Column – I | Column – II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pila | Flame cells | ||
| Bombyx | Comb plates | ||
| Pleurobrachia | Radula | ||
| Taenia | Malpighian tubules |
Select the correct option from the following:
- A
- Correct answerB
- C
- D
Solution
- The radula is an anatomical structure for feeding (sometimes also compared to a tongue), It is a characteristic feature of the mollusks and is found in every class of mollusk except the bivalves. Eg. Pila
- Malpighian tubules or MTs are very highly specific organs of arthropods for excretion and osmoregulation. Eg. Bombyx
- Comb-plate is a locomotory organ made up of a row of very strong cilia fused together. Eg. Pleurobrachia
- Flame cells are specialized for excretion present in some freshwater invertebrates like flatworms, rotifers, and nemerteans. Eg. Taenia
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.