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Assertion : Coelenterates are known as R...

Assertion : Coelenterates are known as Radiata.
Reason : Coelenterates are bilaterally symmetrical.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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C

Coelenterata is the phylum of acoelomate and radially symmetrical lower invertebrates. Due to their radial body symmetry they are also known as radiata. Bilateral symmetry starts from the phylum platyhelminthes.
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