Which Statement About Locomotion in Nematodes Is True

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which statement about locomotion in nematodes is true?

• A) Rhythmically beating cilia propel the animal forward.
• B) Circular and longitudinal muscles work against each other to move the animal forward.
• C) Longitudinal muscles contract to move the animal forward.
• D) A series of hairs that project backward engage the substrate; back-and-forth movements move the animal forward.
• E) Water expelled through specialized ducts moves the animal forward.

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