Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 31, Problem 16TYU
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To explain: The reason why the biologists have stopped using the type of body cavity as a major criterion for inferring relationship among the animals.
Concept introduction: Animal phylogeny is the rapidly changing field for the biologists. The members of the animal kingdom are incredibly diverse. However, there are certain common features that differentiate them from other organisms.
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Biology (MindTap Course List)
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