Balanoglossus belongs to which of the following phylum of animal kingdom?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Hemichordata.
- Balanoglossus is a marine animal that belongs to the Hemichordata phylum within the animal kingdom.
- It is characterized by a unique body plan with three distinct regions: proboscis, collar, and trunk. Balanoglossus exhibits a primitive chordate-like anatomy, possessing a hollow nerve cord and gill slits, bridging the evolutionary gap between invertebrates and chordates.