SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 132

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q132

Identify the scientific name of sea pen that belongs to phylum Cnidaria.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 1  i.e. Pennatula.

The scientific name of the sea pen that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria is Pennatula.

Sea pens are colonial marine cnidarians belonging to the order Pennatulacea. They have a unique feather-like appearance and are named for their resemblance to old-fashioned quill pens. Pennatula is one of the well-known genera of sea pens found in various ocean habitats.