Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : Males are shorter than females in Schistosoma sp.
Statement (II) : Female Schistosoma sp. carry male in the gynaecophoric canal during copulation
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember that the male Schistosoma is the stouter partner that possesses the "gynaecophoric canal" (literally meaning "female-carrying canal") to hold the longer, slender female.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C