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In Bonellia Viridis, the green spoon worm generates
A. Free swimming larvae
B. Spores
C. Sporophytes
D. None of the above

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Hint: :Bonellin is a skin pigment seen in the adult female which is vivid green in color, which is highly toxic as its chemical concentration is mainly the proboscis, it can paralyze the small animals.

Step by step answer:The green spoon worm Bonellia Viridis is the marine worm which is noted for their exceptional sexual dimorphism. They produce free-swimming larvae, which come in contact with the skin of an adult female and then are masculinized by their exposure, they produce small males. They are found in the seafloor in depth. They are pale to dark green in colour and have a round shaped body which has two anchoring hooks under their body which is used for the feeding purpose. They live on the sea floor which is concealed by the burrowing and in the gravel. They produce a vivid green pigment in their skin in the female which is known as bonellin which is toxic and is also capable of paralyzing small animals. Thus, Bonellia Viridis produces free-swimming larvae and has exceptional sexual dimorphism. They have the biocidal properties and a pigment in its skin.
Thus, the correct optio is A.

Note: The Bonellin is very effective in the light as it kills bacteria, the larva of other organisms and it is also used in the laboratory for Red blood cells.