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Glow worm is...

Glow worm is

A

mollusc

B

annelid

C

insect

D

helminth

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks to identify the classification of a glow worm among the given options: mollusk, annelid, insect, and helminth. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Mollusk**: This group includes animals like snails and octopuses, which do not exhibit bioluminescence. - **Annelid**: This group includes segmented worms, which also do not have the ability to produce light. - **Helminth**: This group consists of parasitic worms, which similarly do not possess luminescent properties. - **Insect**: This group includes a wide variety of organisms, some of which, like glow worms, exhibit bioluminescence. 3. **Identifying the Characteristics of Glow Worms**: - Glow worms are known for their ability to produce light due to bioluminescence. - They are the larval form of various insects, particularly in the family Lampyridae (fireflies). 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, glow worms belong to the class of insects because they are the larval form of certain insects and possess bioluminescent properties. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is **insect**. ---
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