In the Future, Phylogenetic Studies Should Be Conducted to ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the future, phylogenetic studies should be conducted to ________.

• A) resolve the branching patterns (evolutionary history) of the Lophotrochozoa
• B) discover the Hox genes in sponges
• C) discover the relationships between nematodes and platyhelminthes
• D) discover the larval stages of echinoderms

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements through the action of skeletal muscles.

Voluntary Activities

Acts performed by individuals out of free will, without coercion, often reflecting personal interests, values, or the desire to contribute to the community.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and control the movement of muscles by transmitting messages from the brain or spinal cord to the muscle fibers.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.