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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question

Question

Which of the following animal groups is classified as a protostome?
Options
A Echinoderms
B Chordates
C Arthropods
Correct Answer
D Jellyfish
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Protostomes include arthropods, mollusks, and annelids. Echinoderms and chordates are deuterostomes, and jellyfish are not eucoelomates (they are diploblastic).

Hint

This group includes insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

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