Evolutionary Adaptations That Help Diverse Animals Directly Exchange Matter Between

question 69

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary adaptations that help diverse animals directly exchange matter between cells and the environment include

• A) a gastrovascular activity, a two-layered body, and a torpedo-like body shape.
• B) an external respiratory surface, a small body size, and a two-cell-layered body.
• C) a large body volume; a long, tubular body; and a set of wings.
• D) complex internal structures, a small body size, and a large surface area.
• E) an unbranched internal surface, a small body size, and thick covering.

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Definitions:

Phoenix Hall

A building at the Byodo-in Temple in Japan, renowned for its Phoenix-like architectural composition and an important example of Heian period (794-1185) Buddhist architecture.

Amida

An ancient city in Mesopotamia, known in modern times as Diyarbakır, Turkey.

Jocho

A Japanese sculptor of the Heian period, famous for pioneering the yosegi technique of wood sculpture, notably in the creation of the Amida Buddha of the Byodoin Temple.

Buddhism in Japan

The set of practices and beliefs of Buddhism as it has been practiced and adapted in Japan, including various sects such as Zen, Pure Land, and Shingon.