Rotifers and acanthocephalans previously belonged to separate phylum. But recent molecular studies and genome analysis show that acanthocephalans are sister groups of a class under Phylum Rotifera. And thus, the two should belong to a single taxon. Aside from the molecular evidences, what morphological and physiological features of both the rotifers and acanthocephalans support this claim? Explain your answer.

Rotifers and acanthocephalans previously belonged to separate phylum. But recent molecular studies and genome analysis show that acanthocephalans are sister groups of a class under Phylum Rotifera. And thus, the two should belong to a single taxon. Aside from the molecular evidences, what morphological and physiological features of both the rotifers and acanthocephalans support this claim? Explain your answer.

Biology 2e

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Chapter29: Vertebrates

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