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Which of the following is unisexual?A     TaeniaB     NereisC     HirudinariaD     Pheretima

Question

Which of the following is unisexual?

A. Taenia
B. Nereis
C. Hirudinaria
D. Pheretima

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Solution

To determine which of the given organisms is unisexual, we first need to understand the reproductive characteristics of each:

  1. Taenia: This is a genus of flatworms, commonly known as tapeworms. They are generally hermaphroditic, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.

  2. Nereis: This is a genus of polychaete annelids (marine worms) that typically exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning they have distinct male and female individuals, making them unisexual.

  3. Hirudinaria: Also known as medicinal leeches, these organisms are usually hermaphroditic, like Taenia.

  4. Pheretima: This refers to a genus of earthworms, which are also commonly hermaphroditic.

Final Answer

The unisexual organism among the options is B. Nereis.

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