Single Choice

Aristotle's lantern is found in

ASea urchin
Correct Answer
BSepia
CStar fish
DObelia

Solution

Correct answer: A
Explanation:

Aristotle's lantern is a complex arrangement of muscles and calcareous teeth and plates forming an eversible organ in most echinoids, functioning in mastication.
The mouth, on the underside of the body of the sea urchin, has a complex dental apparatus called Aristotle's lantern, which also may be venomous.
The teeth of Aristotle's lantern are typically extruded to scrape algae and other food from rocks, and some urchins can excavate hiding places.


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