First slide

Classification of Animals

Question

Petromyzon is classified under

Moderate

A

Gnathostomata because it has jaws
B

Agnatha because it lacks jaws
C

Chondrichthyes because it has cartilaginous endoskeleton
D

Cyclostomata because it has scales

Solution

Petromyzon is classified under the class Cyclostomata of Agnatha. Agnatha includes jawless vertebrates. It is classified into two classes: Ostracodermii (extinct) and Cyclostomata (extant). Cyclostomes lack scales. Their endoskeleton is cartilaginous but they are not included under Chondrichthyes. Petromyzon is not a gnathostome; it lacks jaws.

Get Instant Solutions

When in doubt download our app. Now available Google Play Store- Doubts App

Recieve an sms with download link

Doubts App

OR

SCAN ME

Doubts App

Doubts App