Q76 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 1) · Biology

Which of the following animal phyla show closed blood vascular system apart from vertebrates?

  • A
    Arthropods and higher Molluscs
  • B
    Arthropods and Annelids
  • Correct answer
    C
    Annelids and higher Molluscs
  • D
    Arthropods and Echinoderms

Solution

In a closed circulatory system, blood is confined to vessels and is distinct from the interstitial fluid.

Annelids possess a closed circulatory system where blood circulates through a continuous network of vessels.

Most molluscs have an open circulatory system, but higher molluscs, specifically cephalopods (such as squids and octopuses), have a closed circulatory system to support their active lifestyle.

Arthropods and echinoderms have an open circulatory system.

Thus, apart from vertebrates, annelids and higher molluscs exhibit a closed blood vascular system.

Answer: Annelids and higher Molluscs

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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