Phylum Acanthocephala MCQs December 5, 2025September 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the primary characteristic of Acanthocephala? (A) Segmented body (B) Presence of spiny proboscis (C) Acoelomate body (D) Chitinous exoskeleton 2. Acanthocephalans are commonly known as: (A) Flatworms (B) Segmented worms (C) Roundworms (D) Thorny-headed worms 3. The adult Acanthocephalans typically reside in which organ of their definitive hosts? (A) Liver (B) Intestine (C) Heart (D) Lungs 4. What type of life cycle do Acanthocephalans have? (A) Indirect life cycle (B) Direct life cycle (C) Complex life cycle (D) Simple life cycle 5. Which of the following is a common intermediate host for Acanthocephalans? (A) Mammals (B) Insects (C) Fish (D) Crustaceans 6. The body of an Acanthocephalan is divided into which two main parts? (A) Proboscis and trunk (B) Head and abdomen (C) Scolex and strobila (D) Neck and tail 7. Which of the following structures is absent in Acanthocephalans? (A) Nervous system (B) Circulatory system (C) Digestive system (D) Excretory system 8. The proboscis of Acanthocephalans is primarily used for: (A) Locomotion (B) Attachment to the host (C) Feeding (D) Reproduction 9. Acanthocephalans are known to have a body covered by: (A) Cuticle (B) Scales (C) Shell (D) Chitin 10. What is the primary means of reproduction for Acanthocephalans? (A) Asexual budding (B) Sexual reproduction (C) Binary fission (D) Fragmentation 11. Which of the following hosts is typically considered the definitive host for Acanthocephalans? (A) Birds (B) Mammals (C) Fish (D) Reptiles 12. The larval form of Acanthocephalans is known as: (A) Cystacanth (B) Metacestode (C) Oncosphere (D) Trochophore 13. Acanthocephalans are primarily: (A) Herbivores (B) Carnivores (C) Parasitic (D) Saprophytic 14. The Acanthocephala phylum is classified under which larger group of organisms? (A) Annelida (B) Nematoda (C) Ecdysozoa (D) Platyhelminthes 15. In terms of habitat, Acanthocephalans are predominantly found in: (A) Freshwater (B) Terrestrial (C) Marine (D) Both freshwater and marine 16. The reproductive organs of Acanthocephalans are typically located in: (A) Proboscis (B) Tail (C) Neck (D) Trunk 17. What is the function of the spines on the proboscis of Acanthocephalans? (A) To aid in locomotion (B) To capture prey (C) To assist in digestion (D) To penetrate the host tissue 18. Which of the following is a notable disease caused by Acanthocephalans in fish? (A) Acanthocephaliasis (B) Ichthyophthiriasis (C) Whirling disease (D) Saprolegniasis 19. How do Acanthocephalans obtain nutrients? (A) Photosynthesis (B) Through a digestive system (C) Phagocytosis (D) Absorption through their cuticle 20. Which of the following best describes the eggs of Acanthocephalans? (A) Large and colorful (B) Small and non-viable (C) Transparent and fragile (D) Thick-shelled and often larvated 21. The typical size range of adult Acanthocephalans is: (A) 1-2 mm (B) 1-5 m (C) 5-20 cm (D) 2-10 cm 22. Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for Acanthocephalans? (A) Direct ingestion of eggs (B) Skin penetration (C) Ingestion of infected intermediate hosts (D) Contaminated water 23. Acanthocephalans primarily affect which of the following animal groups? (A) Birds and reptiles (B) Mammals and birds (C) Amphibians and insects (D) Fish and mammals 24. The presence of a proboscis allows Acanthocephalans to: (A) Swim effectively (B) Reproduce efficiently (C) Absorb nutrients directly (D) Attach firmly to the intestinal wall 25. Which of the following life stages is capable of infecting the definitive host? (A) Adult (B) Cystacanth (C) Oncosphere (D) Larval 26. Which scientific term describes the process of Acanthocephalans attaching to their host? (A) Adhesion (B) Penetration (C) Invasion (D) Attachment 27. The spines of the proboscis are composed of: (A) Collagen (B) Chitin (C) Sclerotized material (D) Keratin 28. Acanthocephalans are known for their ability to manipulate the behavior of their hosts. This phenomenon is referred to as: (A) Behavioral manipulation (B) Biotic control (C) Parasitic influence (D) Host manipulation 29. What is the role of the acanthor in the life cycle of Acanthocephalans? (A) It is the reproductive stage in the definitive host. (B) It is the larval stage that infects the intermediate host. (C) It helps in the absorption of nutrients. (D) It is a dormant stage in unfavorable conditions. 30. In ecological terms, Acanthocephalans are considered: (A) Parasitic organisms (B) Secondary consumers (C) Primary producers (D) Decomposers Classes of Acanthocephala Archiacanthocephala MCQs Eoacanthocephala MCQs Neoechinorhynchida MCQs Palaeacanthocephala MCQs