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Per NCERT, which phylum consists of SEGMENTED worms (e.g. earthworm) — showing body segmentation and a true body cavity?
AAnnelida
BCnidaria
CPlatyhelminthes
DPorifera
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Annelida
Per NCERT §12.6.5, Annelida = segmented worms (earthworms, leeches). The other phyla don't show segmentation.
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