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Pennatula is...

Pennatula is

A

Sea Fan

B

Sea Pen

C

Sea Star

D

Sea Flower.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks what "Pennatula" refers to among the given options: sea fan, sea pen, sea star, or sea flower. 2. **Identifying the Scientific Classification**: Pennatula is a genus in the phylum Cnidaria. It is important to know its classification to determine what it commonly refers to. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Sea Fan**: The scientific name for sea fan is Alcyonaceae. - **Sea Pen**: Pennatula is specifically known as a type of sea pen. - **Sea Star**: The scientific name for sea star is Asteroidea. - **Sea Flower**: The scientific name for sea flower is Actiniaria. 4. **Matching Pennatula with the Correct Option**: Since Pennatula is known as a sea pen, we can conclude that the correct answer is "C pen". 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question "Pennatula is" is **C pen**. ---
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