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Which animal has segmented body?

A

Mollusca

B

Annelida

C

Coelenterata

D

Porifera

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks which animal has a segmented body. We need to identify the correct phylum from the given options. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - Option 1: Mollusca - Option 2: Annelida - Option 3: Cylindrata - Option 4: Porifera 3. **Identifying Characteristics of Each Phylum**: - **Mollusca**: This phylum includes animals like snails and octopuses, which do not have a segmented body. - **Annelida**: This phylum includes segmented worms such as earthworms and leeches. They have a body divided into segments. - **Cylindrata**: This term is not commonly used in modern taxonomy; it may refer to certain cylindrical organisms, but they do not have a segmented body. - **Porifera**: This phylum includes sponges, which are simple organisms without a segmented body. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the only phylum that contains animals with a segmented body is **Annelida**. Therefore, the correct answer is **Option 2: Annelida**. ---
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