This Figure Shows That the Octopus Brain Wraps Around Its

question 8

Multiple Choice

This figure shows that the octopus brain wraps around its esophagus so that each bite of food must pass through the middle of its brain. This anatomy is most likely the result of

• A) phylogenetic constraint.
• B) adaptation.
• C) clonal selection.
• D) senescence.

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