Which one of the following sets of animals belong to a single taxonomic group?

Options

A. Cuttle fish, Jellyfish, silverfish, dogifish starfish
B. Bat, pigeon, butterfly
C. Monkey, chimpanzee, man
D. Silkworm, tapeworm, earthworm

Answer

To determine which set of animals belongs to a single taxonomic group, we will analyze each option provided:

1. **Option 1: Cuttlefish, Jellyfish, Silverfish, Dogfish, Starfish**
- Cuttlefish: Belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Jellyfish: Belongs to the phylum Cnidaria.
- Silverfish: Belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Dogfish: A type of shark, belongs to the phylum Chordata (class Chondrichthyes).
- Starfish: Belongs to the phylum Echinodermata.
- **Conclusion**: This set does not belong to a single taxonomic group as they are from different phyla.

2. **Option 2: Bat, Pigeon, Butterfly**
- Bat: A mammal (class Mammalia).
- Pigeon: A bird (class Aves).
- Butterfly: An insect (class Insecta).
- **Conclusion**: This set does not belong to a single taxonomic group as they are from different classes.

3. **Option 3: Monkey, Chimpanzee, Man**
- Monkey: Belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Chimpanzee: Also belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Man (Human): Belongs to the class Mammalia.
- **Conclusion**: This set belongs to a single taxonomic group, specifically the order Primates within the class Mammalia.

4. **Option 4: Silkworm, Tapeworm, Earthworm**
- Silkworm: A larval stage of a moth, belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Tapeworm: Belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes.
- Earthworm: Belongs to the phylum Annelida.
- **Conclusion**: This set does not belong to a single taxonomic group as they are from different phyla.

After analyzing all options, the correct answer is **Option 3: Monkey, Chimpanzee, Man** as they all belong to the class Mammalia and specifically to the order Primates.