Which one of the following phyla is correctly matched with its two general characteristics?

Options

A. Echinodermata- pentamerous radial symmetry and mostly internal fertilisation
B. Mollusca- normally oviparous and development through a trochophore or veliger larva
C. Arthropoda- body divided into head, thorax and abdomen and respiration by mouth
D. Chordata - notochord persists throughout and separate anal and urinary openings to the outside

Answer

B

Explanation

Mollusca is normally oviparous and its development may be direct or indirect. If development is indirect then it occurs through trochophore or veliger larva. Echinoderms show bilateral symmetry in larvae but pentamerous radial symmetry in adult. Fertilisation is external. In arthropods, body is divided into head, thorax and abdomen. Respiratory organs consists of book gills, book lungs and tracheae. Notochord is present in chordates at some stage of their lives. Urinary and anal openings, may or may not be separate.