Asked by Anser Pierre Louis on Jul 06, 2024
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The lancelets are found
A) in tropical Amazon streams.
B) as parasites inside the tracts of fish.
C) very rarely in mountain streams, where they are almost extinct.
D) commonly in the sandy bottoms of shallow coastal waters around the world.
E) on the bottom of the ocean.
Lancelets
Small marine invertebrates of the subphylum Cephalochordata, regarded as key to understanding the evolution of vertebrates.
Shallow Coastal Waters
Areas near the shore in oceans and seas where the water depth is relatively low, supporting diverse ecosystems.
- Comprehend the fundamental traits that distinguish chordates and vertebrates.
- Acknowledge the differences among vertebrates, including classifications like fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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Gaetane BeautéJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to the information provided, lancelets are commonly found in the sandy bottoms of shallow coastal waters around the world. Therefore, the best choice is D.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental traits that distinguish chordates and vertebrates.
- Acknowledge the differences among vertebrates, including classifications like fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.