Asked by Elvira Mendoza on Jun 07, 2024
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Which statement best describes a lophophore?
A) It is a ciliated ring of tentacles surrounding the mouth.
B) It is a structure used for locomotion in the Lophophorata.
C) It is the opening also referred to as the anus in the Ecdysozoa.
D) It is a larval stage found in the Lophotrochozoa and the Ecdysozoa.
E) It is one of the openings to the excretory system of phylum Platyhelminthes.
Lophophore
A unique feeding structure bearing ciliated tentacles, found in certain invertebrate phyla.
Ciliated
Ciliated describes cells or surfaces that have cilia, small hair-like structures, which move in unison to transport particles or fluid over their surface.
- Determine and explicate the structural particulars of various invertebrates.
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A lophophore is a characteristic feeding structure found in some phyla of aquatic invertebrates, consisting of a crown of ciliated tentacles around the mouth used for filter feeding.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and explicate the structural particulars of various invertebrates.