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Feeding zooids of Physalia are called A. GastrozooidsB. DactylozooidsC. GonodendraD. Gonopalpons

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The correct answer is A. Gastrozooids.

Here's the detailed explanation:

Physalia, commonly known as the Portuguese Man o' War, is a colonial organism composed of several different types of zooids that perform various functions. The zooids are specialized for different roles within the colony, and the feeding zooids have a particular role in capturing and digesting food.

Gastrozooids are the feeding zooids of Physalia. They have tentacles that are equipped with stinging cells (nematocysts) to capture prey, such as small fish and plankton, and bring it to the colony's central body for digestion. These zooids are responsible for the organism's nutrition.

Dactylozooids are specialized for defense, with long tentacles that can sting and immobilize prey or predators, but they don't have a primary role in feeding.

Gonodendra are the reproductive zooids that are involved in the sexual reproduction of Physalia, producing gametes (eggs and sperm).

Gonopalpons are not a typical term associated with Physalia.

Thus, the zooids responsible for feeding in Physalia are Gastrozooids.