Asked by Alexandra Lippmann on Jun 03, 2024
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Which of the following protostomes has bristles, called setae, which provide traction during crawling?
A) Tapeworms
B) Snails
C) Sandworms
D) Squids
E) Ribbon worms
Setae
Bristlelike structures that aid in annelid locomotion.
Protostomes
A group of animals characterized by developmental patterns where the mouth develops from the primary embryonic opening.
- Understand the evolutionary significance and diversity of body plans in animal phyla.
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sandworms, which belong to the group of annelids, have bristles known as setae on their bodies. These setae help in providing traction during their movement or crawling.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the evolutionary significance and diversity of body plans in animal phyla.