Single Choice

Balanoglossus is commonly known as :

APeacock worm
BAcorn worm
Correct Answer
CSand worm
DNone of the above

Solution

Balanoglossus is an ocean-dwelling 'acorn worm', the genus of Hemichordata. It is an 'evolutionary link' between invertebrates and vertebrates. It has a notochord in the upper part of the body and has no nerve chord. Hence, option B is correct.

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