Phylum Chaetognatha MCQs December 5, 2025September 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What are chaetognaths commonly known as? (A) Sea worms (B) Arrow worms (C) Sea cucumbers (D) Jellyfish 2. Chaetognaths are primarily found in which type of environment? (A) Marine (B) Freshwater (C) Terrestrial (D) All of the above 3. What type of body symmetry do chaetognaths exhibit? (A) Bilateral symmetry (B) Radial symmetry (C) Asymmetry (D) None of the above 4. Which feature is a distinguishing characteristic of chaetognaths? (A) A transparent body (B) Spiny appendages (C) Segmented body (D) Exoskeleton 5. What is the primary mode of locomotion in chaetognaths? (A) Swimming with fins (B) Crawling on surfaces (C) Undulating motion (D) Jet propulsion 6. Chaetognaths are classified as: (A) Mollusks (B) Vertebrates (C) Invertebrates (D) Arthropods 7. What is the primary diet of chaetognaths? (A) Detritus (B) Small fish and zooplankton (C) Phytoplankton (D) Algae 8. Which of the following structures do chaetognaths use to capture prey? (A) Tentacles (B) Spines (C) Lophophore (D) Modified jaws 9. Which class do chaetognaths belong to? (A) Chaetognatha (B) Chordata (C) Arthropoda (D) Mollusca 10. Chaetognaths have a unique feature that allows them to sense their environment. What is it? (A) Compound eyes (B) Antennae (C) Sensory bristles (D) Simple eyes 11. What is the reproductive strategy of chaetognaths? (A) Asexual reproduction (B) Fragmentation (C) Budding (D) Sexual reproduction 12. Which of the following statements about chaetognaths is true? (A) They are primarily herbivorous. (B) They have a closed circulatory system. (C) They are planktonic in early life stages. (D) They lack a nervous system. 13. The body of a chaetognath is divided into how many distinct regions? (A) Three (B) Two (C) One (D) Four 14. Which part of the chaetognath's body contains the reproductive organs? (A) Head (B) Trunk (C) Tail (D) Both A and B 15. What is the primary purpose of the lateral fins found in chaetognaths? (A) Sensory functions (B) Locomotion (C) Feeding (D) Reproduction 16. Chaetognaths are important in marine ecosystems primarily because they: (A) Form symbiotic relationships with corals (B) Serve as primary producers (C) Act as predators of zooplankton (D) Decompose organic matter 17. The term "chaetognath" is derived from Greek, meaning: (A) Spine (B) Hairy mouth (C) Arrow (D) Jaw 18. Which of the following best describes the chaetognath's digestive system? (A) Complete (B) Incomplete (C) Absorptive (D) None of the above 19. What is the ecological role of chaetognaths in the food web? (A) Primary producers (B) Top predators (C) Intermediate consumers (D) Decomposers 20. The larval stage of chaetognaths is typically characterized by: (A) Benthic lifestyle (B) Lack of segmentation (C) Fixed size (D) High mobility 21. Which of the following is NOT a feature of chaetognaths? (A) Segmented body (B) Well-developed eyes (C) Transparent body (D) Spiny body surface 22. Chaetognaths play a significant role in which marine processes? (A) Sediment stabilization (B) Nitrogen fixation (C) Oxygen production (D) Carbon cycling 23. Which of the following structures is NOT present in chaetognaths? (A) Simple eyes (B) Lateral fins (C) Exoskeleton (D) Prey-capturing spines 24. What is the main advantage of chaetognaths being transparent? (A) It helps in reproduction (B) It allows for faster swimming (C) It enhances feeding efficiency (D) It aids in camouflage 25. Which of the following chaetognaths is commonly studied for its ecological significance? (A) Copepoda (B) Amphipoda (C) Sagitta (D) Holothuroidea 26. The mouth of chaetognaths is equipped with: (A) Tentacles (B) Jaws (C) Cilia (D) Filters 27. Chaetognaths have a simple nervous system that is organized into: (A) A central ganglion (B) A complex brain (C) A series of nerve nets (D) Multiple ganglia 28. In chaetognaths, the tail region is primarily used for: (A) Sensory perception (B) Reproduction (C) Locomotion (D) Feeding 29. Which of the following adaptations helps chaetognaths capture their prey effectively? (A) Sharp spines (B) Coloration (C) Flexible body (D) Speed 30. Chaetognaths are significant indicators of: (A) Ocean pollution (B) All of the above (C) Habitat changes (D) Water quality