Asked by Allen Payne on Jun 14, 2024
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The "tunic" of a tunicate refers to ____.
A) a body covering
B) the type of food-gathering mechanism
C) muscle arrangements in the larva
D) the immature stage of a true fish
E) the protective cover of the brain
Tunicate
Invertebrate chordate that loses most of its defining chordate traits during the transition to adulthood.
Tunic
A layer or covering, often referred to in biology as the outer, fibrous covering of organisms such as tunicates or the covering around certain seeds.
Body Covering
The outermost layer or material that covers the body of an organism, such as skin, fur, feathers, or scales.
- Identify the distinctive physical features and defense mechanisms of various marine vertebrates.
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Dezarae NavarroJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The "tunic" of a tunicate refers to the body covering, which is a tough and leathery outer layer made of cellulose.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctive physical features and defense mechanisms of various marine vertebrates.