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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What is a key characteristic of organisms in the phylum Porifera?
Options
A Segmented body
B Lack of true tissues and organs
Correct Answer
C Bilateral symmetry
D Closed circulatory system
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sponges (Porifera) are the simplest animals and lack true tissues and organs; they exist at the cellular level of organization.

Hint

These animals are essentially colonies of specialized cells.

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