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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question

Question

What differentiates Eumetazoa from Parazoa?
Options
A Presence of a coelom
B The type of symmetry
C The presence of specialized tissues
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D The number of offspring
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Eumetazoans have specialized tissues, whereas Parazoans (like sponges) do not. Symmetry and coelom are used to further divide Eumetazoa.

Hint

One group has 'true' tissues, the other does not.

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