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Pennatula and Gorgonia are

A

Hydrozoans

B

Scyphozoans

C

Corals

D

Ctenophores.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organisms**: The question asks about Pennatula and Gorgonia. - Pennatula is commonly known as "sea pen." - Gorgonia is commonly referred to as "sea fan." 2. **Classify the Organisms**: We need to determine the phylum to which both Pennatula and Gorgonia belong. - Both organisms are marine invertebrates. 3. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - Hydrozoans - Cyphozoans - Corals - Tenophora 4. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Hydrozoans**: This class includes small, often colonial organisms, but does not include Pennatula or Gorgonia. - **Cyphozoans**: This class includes true jellyfish, which are not related to Pennatula or Gorgonia. - **Corals**: Both Pennatula and Gorgonia are indeed part of the phylum Cnidaria, which includes corals and other similar organisms. - **Tenophora**: This phylum includes comb jellies, which are different from Cnidarians. 5. **Conclusion**: Since both Pennatula and Gorgonia belong to the phylum Cnidaria and are often categorized under corals, the correct answer is: - **Corals** (Option 3). **Final Answer**: Pennatula and Gorgonia are classified under the phylum Cnidaria, commonly referred to as corals. ---
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