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Cylindrical bodies, worm-like marine animals belong to the phylum:

A

Echinodermata

B

Mollusca

C

Coelenterata

D

hemichordata

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about cylindrical bodies and worm-like marine animals, and we need to identify the correct phylum they belong to from the options provided: Echinodermata, Mollusca, Salientrata, or Hemichordata. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Echinodermata**: This phylum includes starfish and sea urchins, which do not have cylindrical, worm-like bodies. - **Mollusca**: This phylum includes animals like snails and octopuses, which also do not fit the description of cylindrical, worm-like bodies. - **Salientrata**: This phylum includes amphibians, which are not marine and do not have worm-like bodies. - **Hemichordata**: This phylum includes worm-like marine animals, which are characterized by their cylindrical bodies. 3. **Identifying the Correct Phylum**: Based on the analysis, the only phylum that includes cylindrical, worm-like marine animals is **Hemichordata**. 4. **Examples and Classes**: - Hemichordata is divided into two classes: - **Pterobranchia** - **Enteropneusta** - An example of an animal in this phylum is the **Econ Worm**, which belongs to the class Enteropneusta. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **Hemichordata**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about cylindrical bodies and worm-like marine animals, and we need to identify the correct phylum they belong to from the options provided: Echinodermata, Mollusca, Salientrata, or Hemichordata. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Echinodermata**: This phylum includes starfish and sea urchins, which do not have cylindrical, worm-like bodies. - **Mollusca**: This phylum includes animals like snails and octopuses, which also do not fit the description of cylindrical, worm-like bodies. - **Salientrata**: This phylum includes amphibians, which are not marine and do not have worm-like bodies. ...
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