If, as Some Molecular Data Suggest, Comb-Jellies Turn Out to Be

question 74

Multiple Choice

If, as some molecular data suggest, comb-jellies turn out to be the sister group of all other animals, which of the following statements would then be considered FALSE?

• A)Choanoflagellates are the sister group to animals.
• B)Triplobastic animals evolved from diploblastic ancestors.
• C)Cnidarians and comb-jellies share a common ancestor that had a gut and nervous system.
• D)Sponges evolved their simple structure by losing features of complex anatomy.

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