Refer to the Figure

question 28

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure. What conclusions can be drawn from the fact that brachiopods are not closely related to bryozoans or mollusks?

• A) The lophophore has arisen only once in evolution.
• B) A body form with two valves (shells) is unique to brachiopods.
• C) Mollusks are a sister group to bryozoans.
• D) The molluscan lophophore is oriented in a lateral direction.
• E) A body form with two valves (shells) has evolved independently at least twice.

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