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According to the phylogenetic tree, which two phyla are most closely related?


A. Chordata and Mollusca

B. Cnidaria and Nematoda

C. Annelida and Arthropoda

D. Platyhelminthes and Echinodermata

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The most related phyla according to phylogenic tree are:

• Chordata and Echinodermata

• Arthropoda and Nematoda

• Mollusca and Annelida.

A phylogenetic tree is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological. It is based upon similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.


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Answer:

Option C is correct.

C. Annelida and Arthropoda

Explanation:

Annelida and Arthropoda are the phyla belong to the kingdom Animalia. In these both phylum animals are consist of segmented bodies. But the animals in Annelida consists of a hydrostatic skeleton whereas the animals in Arthropoda consist of exoskeleton made up of chitin.


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