[Campbell Biology P.754] Based on the simplified phylogenetic tree provided in the 'Ecdysozo... | Practice Question

Based on the simplified phylogenetic tree provided in the 'Ecdysozoans are the most species-rich animal group' section, which of the following clades is depicted as a sister group to Ecdysozoa?

  • A: Porifera
  • B: Cnidaria
  • C: Lophotrochozoa
  • D: Deuterostomia

Explanation

The phylogenetic tree diagram clearly illustrates Lophotrochozoa and Ecdysozoa branching from a common node, indicating they are sister groups.