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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question

Question

Which group includes 'simple' animals like echinoderms but also 'complex' animals like chordates?
Options
A Protostomes
B Acoelomates
C Deuterostomes
Correct Answer
D Radiata
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Deuterostomes include both the complex Chordata and the simpler-looking Echinodermata. This grouping is based on their shared embryonic development (anus first).

Hint

This group is defined by 'mouth second' development.

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