Sea Stars Have a Nerve Net in Each Arm

question 203

Multiple Choice

Sea stars have a nerve net in each arm.All of the following characterize sea stars except

• A) little integration of signals.
• B) simple neural networks.
• C) a single ganglion in each arm.
• D) a limited number of neural networks.
• E) little processing of signals.

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Evolutionary Biology

is the study of the origins and variations of organisms, as well as the processes of natural selection and evolution.

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