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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following criteria is fundamental to classifying animals into different phyla?
Options
A Method of respiration
B Number of appendages
C Body symmetry and embryonic development
Correct Answer
D Type of exoskeleton
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Body symmetry (radial vs. bilateral) and embryonic development (protostome vs. deuterostome) are fundamental criteria for classifying animals at the phylum level.

Hint

These characteristics are established early in development.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 45 of 2214
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