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The only one of the following phyla with no terrestrial forms is :

A

Echinodermata

B

Arthropoda

C

Mollusca

D

Annelida

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To solve the question "The only one of the following phyla with no terrestrial forms is:", we will analyze each of the given options one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: We need to identify which phylum among the given options does not have any terrestrial (land-dwelling) forms. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: Echinodermata** - Echinoderms, such as starfish and sea urchins, are exclusively marine animals. They live in ocean environments and do not have any forms that live on land. - Conclusion: Echinodermata has no terrestrial forms. - **Option 2: Arthropoda** - Arthropods include insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. They are found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. - Conclusion: Arthropoda has terrestrial forms. - **Option 3: Mollusca** - Mollusks, such as snails, clams, and octopuses, inhabit a variety of environments including land, freshwater, and marine habitats. - Conclusion: Mollusca has terrestrial forms. - **Option 4: Annelida** - Annelids, which include earthworms and leeches, are found in a wide range of habitats, including terrestrial environments. - Conclusion: Annelida has terrestrial forms. 3. **Final Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, we find that the only phylum with no terrestrial forms is **Echinodermata**. ### Answer: Echinodermata ---

To solve the question "The only one of the following phyla with no terrestrial forms is:", we will analyze each of the given options one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: We need to identify which phylum among the given options does not have any terrestrial (land-dwelling) forms. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: Echinodermata** ...
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