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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question
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Which of the following is a characteristic used to further categorize the animal kingdom in the phylogenetic tree?
Options
A The presence or absence of an internal body cavity
Correct Answer
B The color of the animal's skin or fur
C The speed of the animal's movement
D The number of offspring produced per year
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The internal body cavity (coelom) is a major diagnostic feature used in classification. Skin color and speed are variable traits not used for high-level phylogenetic categorization.

Hint

This feature relates to the 'coelom'.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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