Single Choice

The larval form of Hemichordata is called as:

ATrochophore
BTornaria
Correct Answer
CTadpole
DAmmocete

Solution

A tornaria is the planktonic larva of some species of Hemichordata. Trochophore is the larva of marine annelids and most groups of molluscs.
A tadpole is a larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian. Ammocoete is the larval stage of lamprey.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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