SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 39

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Brain coral.

• Meandrina" refers to a genus of stony corals, not soft-bodied tube-shaped animals within the Coelenterata phylum. While Meandrina corals are indeed colonial organisms that form large groups, they do not have soft tube-shaped bodies. Instead, they typically exhibit a massive or encrusting growth form with meandering valleys or ridges.
• Brain corals, on the other hand, are a distinct type of stony coral characterized by their large, dome-shaped colonies with convoluted, brain-like ridges and grooves. Both Meandrina corals and brain corals are important components of coral reef ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity and ecosystem function.