Question

Which among the following is incorrect about segmentation?

(a) Some animal bodies are divided into segments both internally and externally

(b) The functions of each and every segment are unique and don’t intersect in their functions

(c) The phenomenon of segmentation is termed as metamerism

(d) Segmentation helps few animals in locomotion

This question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

I'd like to ask this question from Basis of Classification in Animals in section Animal Kingdom of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) The functions of each and every segment are unique and don’t intersect in their functions

To explain: Some animal bodies are divided into segments both internally and externally. Along with few specific functions each and every segment has many common functions. The phenomenon of segmentation is termed as metamerism. Segmentation helps few animals in locomotion.