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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question

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44. Molecular data revealed that echinoderms share a closer evolutionary relationship with which group than previously thought?
Options
A Arthropods
B Chordates
Correct Answer
C Molluscs
D Annelids
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Echinoderms and Chordates are both Deuterostomes, sharing a common ancestor more recently than with protostome invertebrates.

Hint

Both groups are deuterostomes.

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