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ZOO 102 Basis of Categorization of Diversity of Animals Objective Question

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Animals from Phylum Porifera to Phylum Echinoderms are collectively classified as:
Options
A Chordates
B Vertebrates
C Coelomates
D Non-chordates
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

These phyla lack a notochord and are thus non-chordates. Choice A is incorrect because chordates possess a notochord.

Hint

They lack a notochord.

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