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hummingbird

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on: Aug 2, 2013
Some researchers claim that sponge genomes have homeotic genes, but no Hox genes. If true, this finding would
A) strengthen sponges' evolutionary ties to the Eumetazoa.
B) mean that sponges must no longer be classified as animals.
C) confirm the identity of sponges as "basal animals."
D) mean that extinct sponges must have been the last common ancestor of animals and fungi.
E) require sponges to be reclassified as choanoflagellates.


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Marked as best answer by Celeste on Mar 7, 2019

geoffrey

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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2013
Best answer would be C.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 7, 2013
Great help lol Thanks


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