The Most Extensive Ramification of Segmentation in Animals,from an Evolutionarily

question 19

Multiple Choice

The most extensive ramification of segmentation in animals,from an evolutionarily perspective,is that it

• A) allows organisms to grow much larger than would be possible without segmentation.
• B) has allowed organisms to alter their body forms in complex ways.
• C) increases the mobility of an organism.
• D) reduces the surface area-to-volume ratio.
• E) allows body parts to be eaten by predators without killing the organism.

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Definitions:

Kerat/o

A prefix in medical terms related to cornea or keratin.

Sclera

The white outer layer of the eyeball, which provides protection and form to the eyeball.

Uvea

The middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, playing a critical role in the blood supply to the eye and controlling light entry.

Amblyopia

Commonly known as "lazy eye," a vision development disorder where the eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription glasses or contacts.