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?
- AArthropods and higher Molluscs
- BArthropods and Annelids
- Correct answerCAnnelids and higher Molluscs
- DArthropods 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
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'.