What Is the Probable Sequence in Which the Following Animal

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the probable sequence in which the following animal clades originated, from earliest to most recent?

• A) bilaterians, deuterostomes, vertebrates, tetrapods, amniotes
• B) bilaterians, deuterostomes, amniotes, vertebrates, tetrapods
• C) deuterostomes, bilaterians, amniotes, vertebrates, tetrapods
• D) deuterostomes, bilaterians, vertebrates, tetrapods, amniotes

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Definitions:

Fat Cells

Specialized cells that store energy in the form of fat and regulate several metabolic processes.

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores fat, providing insulation, energy storage, and protection for the body.

Caloric Intake

The total amount of calories consumed through food and beverage consumption, a crucial factor in maintaining energy balance and body weight.

Fat Cells

Specialized cells in the body that store fat, known scientifically as adipocytes, they play key roles in energy storage and regulation.