Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to the Evolutionary

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the evolutionary relationship between chordates and invertebrates?

• A) Chordates are most closely related to arthropods.
• B) Chordates evolved from echinoderms.
• C) Chordates are more closely related to echinoderms than to arthropods.
• D) Chordates are most closely related to the tunicate-type of echinoderms.

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