Asked by Marian Ojeda on Jun 12, 2024
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In deuterostomes, the blastopore develops into the mouth.
Deuterostomes
A superphylum of animals characterized by the blastopore developing into the anus during early embryo development.
Blastopore
The opening of the central cavity of an embryo in the early stage of development, which eventually develops into the digestive tract in some animals.
- Compare and contrast the development and characteristics of protostomes and deuterostomes.
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Arman SuleimenovJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
In deuterostomes, the blastopore develops into the anus, while the mouth forms from a secondary opening.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast the development and characteristics of protostomes and deuterostomes.