The Presence of a Lophophore in a Newly Discovered Species

question 8

Multiple Choice

The presence of a lophophore in a newly discovered species would suggest which of the following?

• A)This species has an exoskeleton.
• B)This species grows by shedding its external covering.
• C)This species is more closely related to an arthropod than a mollusk.
• D)This species is motile.
• E)This species is a suspension feeder.

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