NEET Biology question

Which of the following assists in the locomotion of the organism stated?

(A)Epithelium of *Pheretima*
(B)Trichocysts of *Paramecium*
(C)Pedicellaria of star fish
(D)Posterior sucker of *Hirudinaria*Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

The posterior sucker of Hirudinaria (leech) is used, along with the anterior sucker, for the characteristic looping locomotion of leeches. Epithelium is not itself locomotory, trichocysts of Paramecium are defensive

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