Given the Distribution of the 30 or So Animal Phyla

question 2

Multiple Choice

Given the distribution of the 30 or so animal phyla across the Earth's various ecosystems,what would be the most likely habitat for the origin of animals?

• A)Rain forests
• B)Freshwater habitats
• C)Deserts
• D)Oceans
• E)Temperate grassland

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