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ZOO 102 Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals Objective Question

Question

Which of the following belongs to the developmental group where the second opening becomes the mouth?
Options
A Arthropods
B Deuterostomes
Correct Answer
C Molluscs
D Annelids
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In deuterostomes, the first opening (blastopore) becomes the anus and the second becomes the mouth. Choice A, C, and D are protostomes.

Hint

Blastopore = Anus.

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