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ZOO 102 Foundations of Animal Systematics and Phylogeny Objective Question
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Based on the provided phylogenetic tree, which of these statements is FALSE?
Options
A Eumetazoans have specialized tissues
B Lophotrochozoa and Ecdysozoa are both Bilateria
C Acoela and Cnidaria both possess radial symmetry
Correct Answer
D Arthropods are more closely related to nematodes than to annelids
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cnidaria has radial symmetry, but Acoela belongs to the Bilateria and therefore possesses bilateral symmetry. The other statements are true based on the diagram.

Hint

Check the symmetry of the Acoela branch.

Question Info

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