Question

The following are the names of larvae of certain phyla. Identify the larva(e) that belongs to Annelida.
I) Parenchymula
II) Planula
III) Miracidium
IV) Nauplius
V) Glochidium
VI) Trochophore
VII) Bipinnaria

• A. VI
• B. V
• C. I, II
• D. III, IV, VII

Hint:

Trochophore larva is characteristic of Annelids and some Molluscs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Trochophore (VI) is the larva specific to Annelida. Others belong to phyla like Platyhelminthes, Mollusca, Cnidaria, Arthropoda, and Echinodermata.