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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question
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According to the evolutionary relationships shown in the diagram, Arthropods are more closely related to which group?
Options
A Annelids
B Mollusks
C Nematodes
Correct Answer
D Cnidarians
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The diagram places Arthropoda and Nematoda together in the clade Ecdysozoa. Historically, arthropods were grouped with annelids, but genetic evidence (as shown in the tree) links them to nematodes.

Hint

Both groups belong to the Ecdysozoa.

Question Info

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