MCQ
Metamerism is characteristic of
  • A
    Platyhelminthes
  • B
    Mollusca
  • C
    Porifera
  • Annelida

Answer

Correct option: D.
Annelida
d
(d)Annelids are characterised by metameric segmentation. The body is divided externally by ring like grooves the annulei and internally by transverse septa. Segments are called metameres.

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