If the frontal cilia of an ascidian pharynx were immobilized what would be the likely consequence(s) closure of siphons no mucus net spreading cessation of gas exchange cessation of the feeding current

If the frontal cilia of an ascidian pharynx were immobilized what would be the likely consequence(s) closure of siphons no mucus net spreading cessation of gas exchange cessation of the feeding current

Body Structures & Functions Updated

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Chapter18: Digestive System

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If the frontal cilia of an ascidian pharynx were immobilized what would be the likely consequence(s)

closure of siphons

no mucus net spreading

cessation of gas exchange

cessation of the feeding current

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