The water vascular system is a unique feature of which phylum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The water vascular system is a unique feature of which phylum?
A. Mollusca
B. Chordata
C. Hemichordata
D. Echinodermata
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The water vascular system is a unique network of fluid-filled canals found exclusively in Echinodermata (e.g., starfish, sea urchins). It is primarily used for locomotion (via tube feet), capturing and handling food, and respiration. Adult echinoderms exhibit radial symmetry, while their larvae are bilaterally symmetrical.

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