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The incorrect classification is
(a) Polychaeta-Nereis
(b) Archiannelida-Polygordius
(c) Polychaeta-Hirudinaria
(d) Oligochaeta-Pheretima

A

Polychaeta-Nereis

B

Archiannelida-Polygordius

C

Polychaeta-Hirudinaria

D

Oligochaeta-Pheretima

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To determine the incorrect classification among the given options, we will analyze each one step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze Option A - Polychaeta-Nereis - **Polychaeta** is a class of annelids that includes many marine worms, commonly known as bristle worms. - **Nereis** is a genus of polychaete worms. - **Conclusion**: This classification is correct. ### Step 2: Analyze Option B - Archiannelida-Polygordius - **Archiannelida** is a class of annelids that includes primitive annelids. - **Polygordius** is a genus that belongs to the class Archiannelida. - **Conclusion**: This classification is correct. ### Step 3: Analyze Option C - Polychaeta-Hirudinaria - **Polychaeta** is a class of annelids that does not include leeches. - **Hirudinaria** is commonly known as the Indian leech. - **Hirudinaria** belongs to the class **Clitellata**, not Polychaeta. - **Conclusion**: This classification is incorrect. ### Step 4: Analyze Option D - Oligochaeta-Pheretima - **Oligochaeta** is a class of annelids that includes earthworms. - **Pheretima** is a genus of earthworms. - **Conclusion**: This classification is correct. ### Final Conclusion The incorrect classification is **(c) Polychaeta-Hirudinaria**. ---
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